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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 600.57, 901.05 and 370.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 600.57, 901.05 and 370.93 is: 556.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    600.57 : 901.05 = 370.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    600.57/901.05 = 370.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    600.57x = 901.05 × 370.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    600.57x = 334,226.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 334,226.48/600.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 556.52

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