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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 600.97, 901.54 and 211.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 600.97, 901.54 and 211.02 is: 316.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    600.97 : 901.54 = 211.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    600.97/901.54 = 211.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    600.97x = 901.54 × 211.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    600.97x = 190,239.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 190,239.85/600.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 316.56

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