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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 600.24, 828.30 and 338.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 600.24, 828.30 and 338.26 is: 466.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    600.24 : 828.30 = 338.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    600.24/828.30 = 338.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    600.24x = 828.30 × 338.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    600.24x = 280,180.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 280,180.76/600.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 466.78

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