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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 600.50, 900.84 and 215.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 600.50, 900.84 and 215.84 is: 323.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    600.50 : 900.84 = 215.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    600.50/900.84 = 215.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    600.50x = 900.84 × 215.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    600.50x = 194,437.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 194,437.31/600.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 323.79

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