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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 600.28, 828.20 and 364.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 600.28, 828.20 and 364.34 is: 502.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    600.28 : 828.20 = 364.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    600.28/828.20 = 364.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    600.28x = 828.20 × 364.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    600.28x = 301,746.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 301,746.39/600.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 502.68

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