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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 600.50, 900.06 and 394.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 600.50, 900.06 and 394.73 is: 591.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    600.50 : 900.06 = 394.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    600.50/900.06 = 394.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    600.50x = 900.06 × 394.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    600.50x = 355,276.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 355,276.18/600.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 591.64

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