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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 600.26, 899.19 and 339.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 600.26, 899.19 and 339.84 is: 509.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    600.26 : 899.19 = 339.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    600.26/899.19 = 339.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    600.26x = 899.19 × 339.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    600.26x = 305,580.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 305,580.73/600.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 509.08

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