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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 600.98, 901.33 and 276.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 600.98, 901.33 and 276.03 is: 413.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    600.98 : 901.33 = 276.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    600.98/901.33 = 276.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    600.98x = 901.33 × 276.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    600.98x = 248,793.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 248,793.43/600.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 413.98

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