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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 600.60, 898.80 and 357.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 600.60, 898.80 and 357.30 is: 534.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    600.60 : 898.80 = 357.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    600.60/898.80 = 357.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    600.60x = 898.80 × 357.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    600.60x = 321,141.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 321,141.24/600.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 534.70

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