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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 600.99, 900.80 and 253.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 600.99, 900.80 and 253.81 is: 380.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    600.99 : 900.80 = 253.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    600.99/900.80 = 253.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    600.99x = 900.80 × 253.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    600.99x = 228,629.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 228,629.61/600.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 380.42

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