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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 600.72, 901.26 and 215.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 600.72, 901.26 and 215.88 is: 323.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    600.72 : 901.26 = 215.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    600.72/901.26 = 215.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    600.72x = 901.26 × 215.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    600.72x = 194,564.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 194,564.01/600.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 323.88

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