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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 600.72, 900.36 and 258

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 600.72, 900.36 and 258 is: 386.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    600.72 : 900.36 = 258 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    600.72/900.36 = 258/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    600.72x = 900.36 × 258
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    600.72x = 232,292.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 232,292.88/600.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 386.69

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