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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 600.05, 828.08 and 338.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 600.05, 828.08 and 338.07 is: 466.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    600.05 : 828.08 = 338.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    600.05/828.08 = 338.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    600.05x = 828.08 × 338.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    600.05x = 279,947.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 279,947.32/600.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 466.54

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