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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 600.09, 828.06 and 338.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 600.09, 828.06 and 338.10 is: 466.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    600.09 : 828.06 = 338.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    600.09/828.06 = 338.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    600.09x = 828.06 × 338.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    600.09x = 279,967.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 279,967.09/600.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 466.54

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