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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 600.75, 900.81 and 253.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 600.75, 900.81 and 253.71 is: 380.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    600.75 : 900.81 = 253.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    600.75/900.81 = 253.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    600.75x = 900.81 × 253.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    600.75x = 228,544.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 228,544.51/600.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 380.43

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