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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 600.44, 900.61 and 369.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 600.44, 900.61 and 369.36 is: 554.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    600.44 : 900.61 = 369.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    600.44/900.61 = 369.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    600.44x = 900.61 × 369.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    600.44x = 332,649.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 332,649.31/600.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 554.01

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