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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 600.62, 900.62 and 354.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 600.62, 900.62 and 354.02 is: 530.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    600.62 : 900.62 = 354.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    600.62/900.62 = 354.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    600.62x = 900.62 × 354.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    600.62x = 318,837.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 318,837.61/600.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 530.85

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