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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 600.51, 900.97 and 210.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 600.51, 900.97 and 210.56 is: 315.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    600.51 : 900.97 = 210.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    600.51/900.97 = 210.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    600.51x = 900.97 × 210.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    600.51x = 189,708.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 189,708.24/600.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 315.91

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