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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 600.26, 828.27 and 338.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 600.26, 828.27 and 338.24 is: 466.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    600.26 : 828.27 = 338.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    600.26/828.27 = 338.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    600.26x = 828.27 × 338.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    600.26x = 280,154.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 280,154.04/600.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 466.72

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