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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 600.21, 828.27 and 364.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 600.21, 828.27 and 364.37 is: 502.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    600.21 : 828.27 = 364.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    600.21/828.27 = 364.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    600.21x = 828.27 × 364.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    600.21x = 301,792.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 301,792.60/600.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 502.81

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