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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 600.27, 828.43 and 338.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 600.27, 828.43 and 338.34 is: 466.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    600.27 : 828.43 = 338.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    600.27/828.43 = 338.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    600.27x = 828.43 × 338.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    600.27x = 280,291.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 280,291.01/600.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 466.94

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