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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 600.41, 899.97 and 271.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 600.41, 899.97 and 271.53 is: 407.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    600.41 : 899.97 = 271.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    600.41/899.97 = 271.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    600.41x = 899.97 × 271.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    600.41x = 244,367.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 244,367.21/600.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 407.00

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