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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 600.44, 900.32 and 357.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 600.44, 900.32 and 357.12 is: 535.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    600.44 : 900.32 = 357.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    600.44/900.32 = 357.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    600.44x = 900.32 × 357.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    600.44x = 321,522.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 321,522.28/600.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 535.48

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