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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 600.66, 900.86 and 275.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 600.66, 900.86 and 275.72 is: 413.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    600.66 : 900.86 = 275.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    600.66/900.86 = 275.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    600.66x = 900.86 × 275.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    600.66x = 248,382.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 248,382.18/600.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 413.51

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