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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 600.22, 828.09 and 338.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 600.22, 828.09 and 338.17 is: 466.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    600.22 : 828.09 = 338.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    600.22/828.09 = 338.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    600.22x = 828.09 × 338.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    600.22x = 280,035.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 280,035.20/600.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 466.55

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