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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 600.64, 902.40 and 344.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 600.64, 902.40 and 344.32 is: 517.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    600.64 : 902.40 = 344.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    600.64/902.40 = 344.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    600.64x = 902.40 × 344.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    600.64x = 310,714.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 310,714.37/600.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 517.31

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