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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 600.44, 900 and 368.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 600.44, 900 and 368.68 is: 552.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    600.44 : 900 = 368.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    600.44/900 = 368.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    600.44x = 900 × 368.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    600.44x = 331,812
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 331,812/600.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 552.61

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