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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 600.50, 900.90 and 215.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 600.50, 900.90 and 215.78 is: 323.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    600.50 : 900.90 = 215.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    600.50/900.90 = 215.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    600.50x = 900.90 × 215.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    600.50x = 194,396.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 194,396.20/600.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 323.72

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