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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 600.32, 899.84 and 275.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 600.32, 899.84 and 275.60 is: 413.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    600.32 : 899.84 = 275.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    600.32/899.84 = 275.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    600.32x = 899.84 × 275.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    600.32x = 247,995.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 247,995.90/600.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 413.11

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