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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 600.02, 827.97 and 337.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 600.02, 827.97 and 337.98 is: 466.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    600.02 : 827.97 = 337.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    600.02/827.97 = 337.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    600.02x = 827.97 × 337.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    600.02x = 279,837.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 279,837.30/600.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 466.38

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