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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 600.37, 900.43 and 275.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 600.37, 900.43 and 275.66 is: 413.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    600.37 : 900.43 = 275.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    600.37/900.43 = 275.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    600.37x = 900.43 × 275.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    600.37x = 248,212.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 248,212.53/600.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 413.43

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