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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 600.62, 901.06 and 340.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 600.62, 901.06 and 340.74 is: 511.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    600.62 : 901.06 = 340.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    600.62/901.06 = 340.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    600.62x = 901.06 × 340.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    600.62x = 307,027.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 307,027.18/600.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 511.18

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