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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 600.90, 901.22 and 276.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 600.90, 901.22 and 276.18 is: 414.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    600.90 : 901.22 = 276.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    600.90/901.22 = 276.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    600.90x = 901.22 × 276.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    600.90x = 248,898.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 248,898.94/600.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 414.21

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