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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 600.29, 900.23 and 291.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 600.29, 900.23 and 291.94 is: 437.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    600.29 : 900.23 = 291.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    600.29/900.23 = 291.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    600.29x = 900.23 × 291.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    600.29x = 262,813.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 262,813.94/600.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 437.81

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