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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 600.11, 828.13 and 338.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 600.11, 828.13 and 338.12 is: 466.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    600.11 : 828.13 = 338.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    600.11/828.13 = 338.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    600.11x = 828.13 × 338.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    600.11x = 280,007.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 280,007.32/600.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 466.59

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