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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 600.37, 899.78 and 291.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 600.37, 899.78 and 291.62 is: 437.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    600.37 : 899.78 = 291.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    600.37/899.78 = 291.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    600.37x = 899.78 × 291.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    600.37x = 262,392.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 262,392.39/600.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 437.05

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