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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 600.98, 901.26 and 276.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 600.98, 901.26 and 276.14 is: 414.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    600.98 : 901.26 = 276.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    600.98/901.26 = 276.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    600.98x = 901.26 × 276.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    600.98x = 248,873.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 248,873.94/600.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 414.11

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