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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 600.79, 901.20 and 276.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 600.79, 901.20 and 276.07 is: 414.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    600.79 : 901.20 = 276.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    600.79/901.20 = 276.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    600.79x = 901.20 × 276.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    600.79x = 248,794.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 248,794.28/600.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 414.11

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