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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 600.37, 899.35 and 275.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 600.37, 899.35 and 275.29 is: 412.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    600.37 : 899.35 = 275.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    600.37/899.35 = 275.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    600.37x = 899.35 × 275.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    600.37x = 247,582.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 247,582.06/600.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 412.38

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