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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 600.76, 899.98 and 356.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 600.76, 899.98 and 356.56 is: 534.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    600.76 : 899.98 = 356.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    600.76/899.98 = 356.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    600.76x = 899.98 × 356.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    600.76x = 320,896.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 320,896.87/600.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 534.15

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