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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 600.57, 901.10 and 215.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 600.57, 901.10 and 215.85 is: 323.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    600.57 : 901.10 = 215.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    600.57/901.10 = 215.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    600.57x = 901.10 × 215.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    600.57x = 194,504.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 194,504.69/600.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 323.87

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