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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 600.35, 900.11 and 292.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 600.35, 900.11 and 292.34 is: 438.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    600.35 : 900.11 = 292.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    600.35/900.11 = 292.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    600.35x = 900.11 × 292.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    600.35x = 263,141.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 263,141.14/600.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 438.32

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