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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 600.75, 899.88 and 276.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 600.75, 899.88 and 276.35 is: 413.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    600.75 : 899.88 = 276.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    600.75/899.88 = 276.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    600.75x = 899.88 × 276.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    600.75x = 248,677.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 248,677.34/600.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 413.94

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