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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 599.93, 899.90 and 343.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 599.93, 899.90 and 343.25 is: 514.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    599.93 : 899.90 = 343.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    599.93/899.90 = 343.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    599.93x = 899.90 × 343.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    599.93x = 308,888.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 308,888.96/599.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 514.88

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