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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 600.21, 899.64 and 339.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 600.21, 899.64 and 339.93 is: 509.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    600.21 : 899.64 = 339.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    600.21/899.64 = 339.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    600.21x = 899.64 × 339.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    600.21x = 305,814.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 305,814.63/600.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 509.51

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