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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 600.40, 900.24 and 276.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 600.40, 900.24 and 276.04 is: 413.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    600.40 : 900.24 = 276.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    600.40/900.24 = 276.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    600.40x = 900.24 × 276.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    600.40x = 248,502.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 248,502.25/600.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 413.89

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