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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 600.41, 900.01 and 369.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 600.41, 900.01 and 369.26 is: 553.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    600.41 : 900.01 = 369.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    600.41/900.01 = 369.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    600.41x = 900.01 × 369.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    600.41x = 332,337.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 332,337.03/600.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 553.51

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