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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 600.78, 901.13 and 210.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 600.78, 901.13 and 210.80 is: 316.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    600.78 : 901.13 = 210.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    600.78/901.13 = 210.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    600.78x = 901.13 × 210.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    600.78x = 189,955.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 189,955.35/600.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 316.18

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