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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 600.28, 828.56 and 364.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 600.28, 828.56 and 364.23 is: 502.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    600.28 : 828.56 = 364.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    600.28/828.56 = 364.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    600.28x = 828.56 × 364.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    600.28x = 301,787.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 301,787.32/600.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 502.75

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