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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 600.16, 899.60 and 343.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 600.16, 899.60 and 343.20 is: 514.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    600.16 : 899.60 = 343.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    600.16/899.60 = 343.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    600.16x = 899.60 × 343.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    600.16x = 308,742.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 308,742.72/600.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 514.43

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