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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 600.36, 900.54 and 369.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 600.36, 900.54 and 369.48 is: 554.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    600.36 : 900.54 = 369.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    600.36/900.54 = 369.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    600.36x = 900.54 × 369.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    600.36x = 332,731.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 332,731.52/600.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 554.22

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