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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 600.71, 901.26 and 276.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 600.71, 901.26 and 276.30 is: 414.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    600.71 : 901.26 = 276.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    600.71/901.26 = 276.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    600.71x = 901.26 × 276.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    600.71x = 249,018.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 249,018.14/600.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 414.54

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