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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 600.58, 899.88 and 356.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 600.58, 899.88 and 356.80 is: 534.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    600.58 : 899.88 = 356.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    600.58/899.88 = 356.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    600.58x = 899.88 × 356.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    600.58x = 321,077.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 321,077.18/600.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 534.61

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