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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 600.77, 902.18 and 371.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 600.77, 902.18 and 371.02 is: 557.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    600.77 : 902.18 = 371.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    600.77/902.18 = 371.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    600.77x = 902.18 × 371.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    600.77x = 334,726.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 334,726.82/600.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 557.16

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