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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 600, 827.86 and 337.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 600, 827.86 and 337.96 is: 466.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    600 : 827.86 = 337.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    600/827.86 = 337.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    600x = 827.86 × 337.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    600x = 279,783.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 279,783.57/600
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 466.31

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