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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 600.81, 901.28 and 392.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 600.81, 901.28 and 392.10 is: 588.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    600.81 : 901.28 = 392.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    600.81/901.28 = 392.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    600.81x = 901.28 × 392.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    600.81x = 353,391.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 353,391.89/600.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 588.19

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