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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 600.08, 828.15 and 338.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 600.08, 828.15 and 338.09 is: 466.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    600.08 : 828.15 = 338.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    600.08/828.15 = 338.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    600.08x = 828.15 × 338.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    600.08x = 279,989.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 279,989.23/600.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 466.59

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