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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 600.44, 900.34 and 353.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 600.44, 900.34 and 353.73 is: 530.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    600.44 : 900.34 = 353.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    600.44/900.34 = 353.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    600.44x = 900.34 × 353.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    600.44x = 318,477.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 318,477.27/600.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 530.41

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