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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 600.57, 900.92 and 292.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 600.57, 900.92 and 292.58 is: 438.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    600.57 : 900.92 = 292.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    600.57/900.92 = 292.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    600.57x = 900.92 × 292.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    600.57x = 263,585.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 263,585.21/600.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 438.89

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