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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 600.96, 901.12 and 276.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 600.96, 901.12 and 276.40 is: 414.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    600.96 : 901.12 = 276.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    600.96/901.12 = 276.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    600.96x = 901.12 × 276.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    600.96x = 249,069.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 249,069.57/600.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 414.45

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