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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 600.50, 899.79 and 340.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 600.50, 899.79 and 340.17 is: 509.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    600.50 : 899.79 = 340.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    600.50/899.79 = 340.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    600.50x = 899.79 × 340.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    600.50x = 306,081.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 306,081.56/600.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 509.72

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