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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 600.52, 901.02 and 215.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 600.52, 901.02 and 215.80 is: 323.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    600.52 : 901.02 = 215.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    600.52/901.02 = 215.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    600.52x = 901.02 × 215.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    600.52x = 194,440.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 194,440.12/600.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 323.79

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