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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 600.40, 898.98 and 383.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 600.40, 898.98 and 383.32 is: 573.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    600.40 : 898.98 = 383.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    600.40/898.98 = 383.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    600.40x = 898.98 × 383.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    600.40x = 344,597.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 344,597.01/600.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 573.95

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