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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 600.28, 828.38 and 338.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 600.28, 828.38 and 338.30 is: 466.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    600.28 : 828.38 = 338.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    600.28/828.38 = 338.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    600.28x = 828.38 × 338.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    600.28x = 280,235.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 280,235.12/600.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 466.84

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