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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 600.14, 828.18 and 338.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 600.14, 828.18 and 338.15 is: 466.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    600.14 : 828.18 = 338.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    600.14/828.18 = 338.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    600.14x = 828.18 × 338.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    600.14x = 280,049.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 280,049.07/600.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 466.64

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