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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 600.96, 901.41 and 393.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 600.96, 901.41 and 393.18 is: 589.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    600.96 : 901.41 = 393.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    600.96/901.41 = 393.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    600.96x = 901.41 × 393.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    600.96x = 354,416.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 354,416.38/600.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 589.75

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