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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 600.21, 828.36 and 367.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 600.21, 828.36 and 367.38 is: 507.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    600.21 : 828.36 = 367.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    600.21/828.36 = 367.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    600.21x = 828.36 × 367.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    600.21x = 304,322.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 304,322.90/600.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 507.03

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