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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 600.54, 902.04 and 395.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 600.54, 902.04 and 395.40 is: 593.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    600.54 : 902.04 = 395.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    600.54/902.04 = 395.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    600.54x = 902.04 × 395.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    600.54x = 356,666.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 356,666.62/600.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 593.91

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