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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 600.88, 900.99 and 369.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 600.88, 900.99 and 369.86 is: 554.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    600.88 : 900.99 = 369.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    600.88/900.99 = 369.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    600.88x = 900.99 × 369.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    600.88x = 333,235.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 333,235.66/600.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 554.58

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