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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 600.01, 827.82 and 337.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 600.01, 827.82 and 337.97 is: 466.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    600.01 : 827.82 = 337.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    600.01/827.82 = 337.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    600.01x = 827.82 × 337.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    600.01x = 279,780.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 279,780.39/600.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 466.29

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