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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 600.33, 900.50 and 253.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 600.33, 900.50 and 253.67 is: 380.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    600.33 : 900.50 = 253.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    600.33/900.50 = 253.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    600.33x = 900.50 × 253.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    600.33x = 228,429.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 228,429.84/600.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 380.51

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