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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 600.84, 900.36 and 369.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 600.84, 900.36 and 369.72 is: 554.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    600.84 : 900.36 = 369.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    600.84/900.36 = 369.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    600.84x = 900.36 × 369.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    600.84x = 332,881.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 332,881.10/600.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 554.03

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