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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 600.87, 900.11 and 275.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 600.87, 900.11 and 275.79 is: 413.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    600.87 : 900.11 = 275.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    600.87/900.11 = 275.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    600.87x = 900.11 × 275.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    600.87x = 248,239.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 248,239.96/600.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 413.13

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