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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 600.65, 903.71 and 357.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 600.65, 903.71 and 357.35 is: 537.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    600.65 : 903.71 = 357.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    600.65/903.71 = 357.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    600.65x = 903.71 × 357.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    600.65x = 322,934.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 322,934.46/600.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 537.65

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