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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 600.53, 900.80 and 292.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 600.53, 900.80 and 292.28 is: 438.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    600.53 : 900.80 = 292.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    600.53/900.80 = 292.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    600.53x = 900.80 × 292.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    600.53x = 263,285.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 263,285.82/600.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 438.42

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