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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 600.08, 899.30 and 394.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 600.08, 899.30 and 394.34 is: 590.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    600.08 : 899.30 = 394.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    600.08/899.30 = 394.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    600.08x = 899.30 × 394.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    600.08x = 354,626.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 354,626.45/600.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 590.97

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