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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 600.56, 900.36 and 258.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 600.56, 900.36 and 258.80 is: 387.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    600.56 : 900.36 = 258.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    600.56/900.36 = 258.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    600.56x = 900.36 × 258.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    600.56x = 233,013.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 233,013.17/600.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 387.99

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