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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 600.30, 901.94 and 576

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 600.30, 901.94 and 576 is: 865.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    600.30 : 901.94 = 576 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    600.30/901.94 = 576/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    600.30x = 901.94 × 576
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    600.30x = 519,514.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 519,514.56/600.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 865.42

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