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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 600.04, 898.36 and 394.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 600.04, 898.36 and 394.16 is: 590.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    600.04 : 898.36 = 394.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    600.04/898.36 = 394.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    600.04x = 898.36 × 394.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    600.04x = 354,097.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 354,097.58/600.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 590.12

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