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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 600, 900 and 343.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 600, 900 and 343.52 is: 515.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    600 : 900 = 343.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    600/900 = 343.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    600x = 900 × 343.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    600x = 309,168
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 309,168/600
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 515.28

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