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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 600.58, 901.16 and 271.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 600.58, 901.16 and 271.74 is: 407.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    600.58 : 901.16 = 271.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    600.58/901.16 = 271.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    600.58x = 901.16 × 271.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    600.58x = 244,879.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 244,879.86/600.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 407.74

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