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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 600.36, 900 and 395.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 600.36, 900 and 395.16 is: 592.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    600.36 : 900 = 395.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    600.36/900 = 395.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    600.36x = 900 × 395.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    600.36x = 355,644
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 355,644/600.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 592.38

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