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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 600.25, 828.28 and 338.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 600.25, 828.28 and 338.22 is: 466.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    600.25 : 828.28 = 338.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    600.25/828.28 = 338.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    600.25x = 828.28 × 338.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    600.25x = 280,140.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 280,140.86/600.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 466.71

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