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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 600.41, 900.34 and 581.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 600.41, 900.34 and 581.51 is: 872.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    600.41 : 900.34 = 581.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    600.41/900.34 = 581.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    600.41x = 900.34 × 581.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    600.41x = 523,550.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 523,550.76/600.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 872.00

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