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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 600.24, 827.92 and 367.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 600.24, 827.92 and 367.48 is: 506.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    600.24 : 827.92 = 367.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    600.24/827.92 = 367.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    600.24x = 827.92 × 367.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    600.24x = 304,244.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 304,244.04/600.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 506.87

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