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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 600.40, 900.60 and 341.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 600.40, 900.60 and 341.20 is: 511.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    600.40 : 900.60 = 341.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    600.40/900.60 = 341.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    600.40x = 900.60 × 341.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    600.40x = 307,284.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 307,284.72/600.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 511.80

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