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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 600.41, 900.61 and 395.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 600.41, 900.61 and 395.26 is: 592.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    600.41 : 900.61 = 395.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    600.41/900.61 = 395.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    600.41x = 900.61 × 395.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    600.41x = 355,971.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 355,971.87/600.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 592.88

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