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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 599.20, 897.68 and 341.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 599.20, 897.68 and 341.92 is: 512.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    599.20 : 897.68 = 341.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    599.20/897.68 = 341.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    599.20x = 897.68 × 341.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    599.20x = 306,934.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 306,934.75/599.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 512.24

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