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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 600.55, 900.15 and 275.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 600.55, 900.15 and 275.25 is: 412.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    600.55 : 900.15 = 275.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    600.55/900.15 = 275.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    600.55x = 900.15 × 275.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    600.55x = 247,766.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 247,766.29/600.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 412.57

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