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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 600.84, 900.98 and 340.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 600.84, 900.98 and 340.84 is: 511.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    600.84 : 900.98 = 340.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    600.84/900.98 = 340.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    600.84x = 900.98 × 340.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    600.84x = 307,090.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 307,090.02/600.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 511.10

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