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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 600.20, 828.28 and 338.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 600.20, 828.28 and 338.24 is: 466.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    600.20 : 828.28 = 338.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    600.20/828.28 = 338.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    600.20x = 828.28 × 338.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    600.20x = 280,157.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 280,157.43/600.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 466.77

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