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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 600.40, 899.92 and 356.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 600.40, 899.92 and 356.48 is: 534.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    600.40 : 899.92 = 356.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    600.40/899.92 = 356.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    600.40x = 899.92 × 356.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    600.40x = 320,803.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 320,803.48/600.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 534.32

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