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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 600.77, 900.61 and 215.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 600.77, 900.61 and 215.75 is: 323.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    600.77 : 900.61 = 215.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    600.77/900.61 = 215.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    600.77x = 900.61 × 215.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    600.77x = 194,306.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 194,306.61/600.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 323.43

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