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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 600.75, 901.40 and 344.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 600.75, 901.40 and 344.25 is: 516.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    600.75 : 901.40 = 344.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    600.75/901.40 = 344.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    600.75x = 901.40 × 344.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    600.75x = 310,305.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 310,305.23/600.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 516.53

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