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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 600.58, 900.15 and 215.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 600.58, 900.15 and 215.62 is: 323.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    600.58 : 900.15 = 215.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    600.58/900.15 = 215.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    600.58x = 900.15 × 215.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    600.58x = 194,090.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 194,090.34/600.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 323.17

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