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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 600.39, 901.49 and 370.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 600.39, 901.49 and 370.25 is: 555.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    600.39 : 901.49 = 370.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    600.39/901.49 = 370.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    600.39x = 901.49 × 370.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    600.39x = 333,770.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 333,770.31/600.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 555.92

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