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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 600.04, 900.26 and 340.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 600.04, 900.26 and 340.23 is: 510.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    600.04 : 900.26 = 340.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    600.04/900.26 = 340.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    600.04x = 900.26 × 340.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    600.04x = 306,295.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 306,295.46/600.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 510.46

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