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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 600.52, 900.50 and 210.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 600.52, 900.50 and 210.52 is: 315.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    600.52 : 900.50 = 210.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    600.52/900.50 = 210.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    600.52x = 900.50 × 210.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    600.52x = 189,573.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 189,573.26/600.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 315.68

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