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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 600.56, 900.84 and 343.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 600.56, 900.84 and 343.88 is: 515.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    600.56 : 900.84 = 343.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    600.56/900.84 = 343.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    600.56x = 900.84 × 343.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    600.56x = 309,776.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 309,776.36/600.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 515.82

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