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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 600.96, 902.88 and 344.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 600.96, 902.88 and 344.64 is: 517.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    600.96 : 902.88 = 344.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    600.96/902.88 = 344.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    600.96x = 902.88 × 344.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    600.96x = 311,168.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 311,168.56/600.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 517.79

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