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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 600.58, 900.24 and 275.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 600.58, 900.24 and 275.68 is: 413.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    600.58 : 900.24 = 275.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    600.58/900.24 = 275.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    600.58x = 900.24 × 275.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    600.58x = 248,178.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 248,178.16/600.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 413.23

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