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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 600.48, 899.50 and 368.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 600.48, 899.50 and 368.64 is: 552.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    600.48 : 899.50 = 368.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    600.48/899.50 = 368.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    600.48x = 899.50 × 368.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    600.48x = 331,591.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 331,591.68/600.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 552.21

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