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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 600.16, 828.24 and 338.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 600.16, 828.24 and 338.18 is: 466.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    600.16 : 828.24 = 338.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    600.16/828.24 = 338.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    600.16x = 828.24 × 338.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    600.16x = 280,094.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 280,094.20/600.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 466.70

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