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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 600.79, 900.15 and 368.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 600.79, 900.15 and 368.95 is: 552.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    600.79 : 900.15 = 368.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    600.79/900.15 = 368.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    600.79x = 900.15 × 368.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    600.79x = 332,110.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 332,110.34/600.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 552.79

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