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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 600.76, 901.38 and 216.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 600.76, 901.38 and 216.04 is: 324.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    600.76 : 901.38 = 216.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    600.76/901.38 = 216.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    600.76x = 901.38 × 216.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    600.76x = 194,734.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 194,734.14/600.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 324.15

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