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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 600.92, 901.32 and 205.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 600.92, 901.32 and 205.60 is: 308.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    600.92 : 901.32 = 205.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    600.92/901.32 = 205.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    600.92x = 901.32 × 205.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    600.92x = 185,311.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 185,311.39/600.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 308.38

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