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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 600.37, 900.24 and 405.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 600.37, 900.24 and 405.36 is: 607.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    600.37 : 900.24 = 405.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    600.37/900.24 = 405.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    600.37x = 900.24 × 405.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    600.37x = 364,921.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 364,921.29/600.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 607.83

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