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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 601.23, 900.79 and 275.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 601.23, 900.79 and 275.92 is: 413.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    601.23 : 900.79 = 275.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    601.23/900.79 = 275.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    601.23x = 900.79 × 275.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    601.23x = 248,543.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 248,543.04/601.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 413.39

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