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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 600.64, 901.99 and 370.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 600.64, 901.99 and 370.89 is: 556.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    600.64 : 901.99 = 370.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    600.64/901.99 = 370.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    600.64x = 901.99 × 370.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    600.64x = 334,539.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 334,539.53/600.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 556.97

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