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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 600.10, 828.21 and 364.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 600.10, 828.21 and 364.04 is: 502.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    600.10 : 828.21 = 364.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    600.10/828.21 = 364.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    600.10x = 828.21 × 364.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    600.10x = 301,498.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 301,498.59/600.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 502.41

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