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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 600.09, 828.21 and 338.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 600.09, 828.21 and 338.13 is: 466.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    600.09 : 828.21 = 338.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    600.09/828.21 = 338.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    600.09x = 828.21 × 338.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    600.09x = 280,042.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 280,042.65/600.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 466.67

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