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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 600.65, 901.04 and 215.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 600.65, 901.04 and 215.81 is: 323.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    600.65 : 901.04 = 215.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    600.65/901.04 = 215.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    600.65x = 901.04 × 215.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    600.65x = 194,452.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 194,452.36/600.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 323.74

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