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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 600.80, 900.68 and 341.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 600.80, 900.68 and 341.24 is: 511.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    600.80 : 900.68 = 341.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    600.80/900.68 = 341.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    600.80x = 900.68 × 341.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    600.80x = 307,348.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 307,348.04/600.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 511.56

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