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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 600.76, 900.53 and 369.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 600.76, 900.53 and 369.01 is: 553.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    600.76 : 900.53 = 369.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    600.76/900.53 = 369.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    600.76x = 900.53 × 369.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    600.76x = 332,298.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 332,298.23/600.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 553.13

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