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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 600.29, 828.39 and 338.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 600.29, 828.39 and 338.31 is: 466.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    600.29 : 828.39 = 338.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    600.29/828.39 = 338.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    600.29x = 828.39 × 338.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    600.29x = 280,246.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 280,246.79/600.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 466.86

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