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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 600.82, 900.92 and 275.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 600.82, 900.92 and 275.91 is: 413.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    600.82 : 900.92 = 275.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    600.82/900.92 = 275.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    600.82x = 900.92 × 275.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    600.82x = 248,570.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 248,570.15/600.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 413.72

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