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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 600.21, 828.23 and 367.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 600.21, 828.23 and 367.29 is: 506.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    600.21 : 828.23 = 367.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    600.21/828.23 = 367.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    600.21x = 828.23 × 367.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    600.21x = 304,198.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 304,198.76/600.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 506.82

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