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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 600.56, 900.35 and 292.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 600.56, 900.35 and 292.25 is: 438.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    600.56 : 900.35 = 292.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    600.56/900.35 = 292.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    600.56x = 900.35 × 292.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    600.56x = 263,129.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 263,129.17/600.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 438.14

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