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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 600.37, 900.67 and 253.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 600.37, 900.67 and 253.70 is: 380.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    600.37 : 900.67 = 253.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    600.37/900.67 = 253.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    600.37x = 900.67 × 253.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    600.37x = 228,495.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 228,495.48/600.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 380.59

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