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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 600.41, 900.60 and 357.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 600.41, 900.60 and 357.41 is: 536.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    600.41 : 900.60 = 357.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    600.41/900.60 = 357.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    600.41x = 900.60 × 357.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    600.41x = 321,883.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 321,883.45/600.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 536.11

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