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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 600.29, 828.41 and 338.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 600.29, 828.41 and 338.33 is: 466.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    600.29 : 828.41 = 338.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    600.29/828.41 = 338.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    600.29x = 828.41 × 338.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    600.29x = 280,270.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 280,270.12/600.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 466.89

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