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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 600.45, 898.53 and 369.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 600.45, 898.53 and 369.39 is: 552.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    600.45 : 898.53 = 369.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    600.45/898.53 = 369.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    600.45x = 898.53 × 369.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    600.45x = 331,908.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 331,908.00/600.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 552.77

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