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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 600.71, 901.18 and 271.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 600.71, 901.18 and 271.49 is: 407.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    600.71 : 901.18 = 271.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    600.71/901.18 = 271.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    600.71x = 901.18 × 271.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    600.71x = 244,657.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 244,657.19/600.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 407.28

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