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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 600.17, 828.19 and 351.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 600.17, 828.19 and 351.53 is: 485.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    600.17 : 828.19 = 351.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    600.17/828.19 = 351.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    600.17x = 828.19 × 351.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    600.17x = 291,133.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 291,133.03/600.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 485.09

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