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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 600.30, 899.58 and 340.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 600.30, 899.58 and 340.41 is: 510.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    600.30 : 899.58 = 340.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    600.30/899.58 = 340.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    600.30x = 899.58 × 340.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    600.30x = 306,226.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 306,226.03/600.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 510.12

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