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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 600.10, 828.12 and 338.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 600.10, 828.12 and 338.10 is: 466.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    600.10 : 828.12 = 338.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    600.10/828.12 = 338.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    600.10x = 828.12 × 338.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    600.10x = 279,987.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 279,987.37/600.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 466.57

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