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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 600.82, 901.37 and 210.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 600.82, 901.37 and 210.85 is: 316.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    600.82 : 901.37 = 210.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    600.82/901.37 = 210.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    600.82x = 901.37 × 210.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    600.82x = 190,053.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 190,053.86/600.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 316.32

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