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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 600.35, 900.59 and 292.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 600.35, 900.59 and 292.37 is: 438.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    600.35 : 900.59 = 292.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    600.35/900.59 = 292.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    600.35x = 900.59 × 292.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    600.35x = 263,305.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 263,305.50/600.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 438.59

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