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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 600.82, 900.30 and 357.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 600.82, 900.30 and 357.22 is: 535.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    600.82 : 900.30 = 357.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    600.82/900.30 = 357.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    600.82x = 900.30 × 357.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    600.82x = 321,605.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 321,605.17/600.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 535.28

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