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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 600.48, 900.76 and 369.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 600.48, 900.76 and 369.76 is: 554.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    600.48 : 900.76 = 369.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    600.48/900.76 = 369.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    600.48x = 900.76 × 369.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    600.48x = 333,065.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 333,065.02/600.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 554.66

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