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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 600.34, 898.48 and 369.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 600.34, 898.48 and 369.11 is: 552.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    600.34 : 898.48 = 369.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    600.34/898.48 = 369.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    600.34x = 898.48 × 369.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    600.34x = 331,637.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 331,637.95/600.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 552.42

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