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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 600.38, 900.66 and 210.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 600.38, 900.66 and 210.48 is: 315.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    600.38 : 900.66 = 210.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    600.38/900.66 = 210.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    600.38x = 900.66 × 210.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    600.38x = 189,570.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 189,570.92/600.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 315.75

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