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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 600.32, 901.20 and 275.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 600.32, 901.20 and 275.68 is: 413.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    600.32 : 901.20 = 275.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    600.32/901.20 = 275.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    600.32x = 901.20 × 275.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    600.32x = 248,442.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 248,442.82/600.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 413.85

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