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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 600.72, 901.14 and 276.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 600.72, 901.14 and 276.18 is: 414.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    600.72 : 901.14 = 276.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    600.72/901.14 = 276.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    600.72x = 901.14 × 276.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    600.72x = 248,876.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 248,876.85/600.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 414.30

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