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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 600.33, 900.52 and 292.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 600.33, 900.52 and 292.43 is: 438.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    600.33 : 900.52 = 292.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    600.33/900.52 = 292.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    600.33x = 900.52 × 292.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    600.33x = 263,340.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 263,340.58/600.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 438.66

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