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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 600.72, 899.01 and 369.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 600.72, 899.01 and 369.51 is: 552.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    600.72 : 899.01 = 369.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    600.72/899.01 = 369.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    600.72x = 899.01 × 369.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    600.72x = 332,193.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 332,193.19/600.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 552.99

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