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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 600.04, 828.12 and 338.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 600.04, 828.12 and 338.08 is: 466.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    600.04 : 828.12 = 338.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    600.04/828.12 = 338.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    600.04x = 828.12 × 338.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    600.04x = 279,970.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 279,970.81/600.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 466.59

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