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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 600.25, 900.66 and 343.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 600.25, 900.66 and 343.75 is: 515.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    600.25 : 900.66 = 343.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    600.25/900.66 = 343.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    600.25x = 900.66 × 343.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    600.25x = 309,601.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 309,601.88/600.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 515.79

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