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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 600.98, 900.87 and 357.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 600.98, 900.87 and 357.62 is: 536.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    600.98 : 900.87 = 357.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    600.98/900.87 = 357.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    600.98x = 900.87 × 357.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    600.98x = 322,169.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 322,169.13/600.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 536.07

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