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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 600.38, 900.57 and 215.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 600.38, 900.57 and 215.63 is: 323.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    600.38 : 900.57 = 215.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    600.38/900.57 = 215.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    600.38x = 900.57 × 215.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    600.38x = 194,185.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 194,185.41/600.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 323.44

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