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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 600.77, 902.05 and 370.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 600.77, 902.05 and 370.62 is: 556.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    600.77 : 902.05 = 370.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    600.77/902.05 = 370.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    600.77x = 902.05 × 370.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    600.77x = 334,316.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 334,316.84/600.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 556.48

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