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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 600.64, 900.60 and 357.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 600.64, 900.60 and 357.22 is: 535.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    600.64 : 900.60 = 357.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    600.64/900.60 = 357.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    600.64x = 900.60 × 357.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    600.64x = 321,712.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 321,712.33/600.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 535.62

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