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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 600.01, 828.03 and 338.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 600.01, 828.03 and 338.04 is: 466.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    600.01 : 828.03 = 338.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    600.01/828.03 = 338.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    600.01x = 828.03 × 338.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    600.01x = 279,903.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 279,903.12/600.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 466.50

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