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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 600.50, 901.02 and 344

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 600.50, 901.02 and 344 is: 516.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    600.50 : 901.02 = 344 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    600.50/901.02 = 344/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    600.50x = 901.02 × 344
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    600.50x = 309,950.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 309,950.88/600.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 516.15

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