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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 600.49, 899.49 and 356.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 600.49, 899.49 and 356.41 is: 533.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    600.49 : 899.49 = 356.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    600.49/899.49 = 356.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    600.49x = 899.49 × 356.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    600.49x = 320,587.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 320,587.23/600.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 533.88

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