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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 600.86, 901.32 and 276.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 600.86, 901.32 and 276.14 is: 414.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    600.86 : 901.32 = 276.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    600.86/901.32 = 276.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    600.86x = 901.32 × 276.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    600.86x = 248,890.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 248,890.50/600.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 414.22

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