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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 600.15, 828.42 and 398.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 600.15, 828.42 and 398.22 is: 549.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    600.15 : 828.42 = 398.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    600.15/828.42 = 398.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    600.15x = 828.42 × 398.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    600.15x = 329,893.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 329,893.41/600.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 549.68

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