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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 600.53, 898.75 and 369.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 600.53, 898.75 and 369.56 is: 553.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    600.53 : 898.75 = 369.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    600.53/898.75 = 369.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    600.53x = 898.75 × 369.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    600.53x = 332,135.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 332,135.71/600.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 553.08

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