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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 600.90, 901.08 and 395.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 600.90, 901.08 and 395.61 is: 593.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    600.90 : 901.08 = 395.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    600.90/901.08 = 395.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    600.90x = 901.08 × 395.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    600.90x = 356,476.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 356,476.26/600.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 593.24

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