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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 600.42, 900.26 and 503.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 600.42, 900.26 and 503.52 is: 754.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    600.42 : 900.26 = 503.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    600.42/900.26 = 503.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    600.42x = 900.26 × 503.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    600.42x = 453,302.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 453,302.81/600.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 754.98

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