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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 600.11, 900.38 and 339.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 600.11, 900.38 and 339.94 is: 510.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    600.11 : 900.38 = 339.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    600.11/900.38 = 339.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    600.11x = 900.38 × 339.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    600.11x = 306,075.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 306,075.18/600.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 510.04

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