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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 600.41, 900.54 and 381.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 600.41, 900.54 and 381.71 is: 572.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    600.41 : 900.54 = 381.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    600.41/900.54 = 381.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    600.41x = 900.54 × 381.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    600.41x = 343,740.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 343,740.62/600.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 572.51

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