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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 600.85, 901.58 and 341.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 600.85, 901.58 and 341.05 is: 511.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    600.85 : 901.58 = 341.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    600.85/901.58 = 341.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    600.85x = 901.58 × 341.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    600.85x = 307,482.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 307,482.15/600.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 511.75

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