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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 600.84, 901.34 and 357.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 600.84, 901.34 and 357.08 is: 535.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    600.84 : 901.34 = 357.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    600.84/901.34 = 357.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    600.84x = 901.34 × 357.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    600.84x = 321,850.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 321,850.49/600.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 535.67

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