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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 600.81, 901.21 and 344.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 600.81, 901.21 and 344.13 is: 516.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    600.81 : 901.21 = 344.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    600.81/901.21 = 344.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    600.81x = 901.21 × 344.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    600.81x = 310,133.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 310,133.40/600.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 516.19

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