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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 600.10, 828.02 and 338.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 600.10, 828.02 and 338.08 is: 466.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    600.10 : 828.02 = 338.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    600.10/828.02 = 338.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    600.10x = 828.02 × 338.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    600.10x = 279,937.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 279,937.00/600.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 466.48

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