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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 600.82, 899.10 and 369.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 600.82, 899.10 and 369.77 is: 553.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    600.82 : 899.10 = 369.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    600.82/899.10 = 369.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    600.82x = 899.10 × 369.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    600.82x = 332,455.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 332,455.71/600.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 553.34

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