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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 600.56, 901.26 and 340.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 600.56, 901.26 and 340.61 is: 511.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    600.56 : 901.26 = 340.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    600.56/901.26 = 340.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    600.56x = 901.26 × 340.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    600.56x = 306,978.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 306,978.17/600.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 511.15

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