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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 600.31, 828.44 and 351.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 600.31, 828.44 and 351.81 is: 485.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    600.31 : 828.44 = 351.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    600.31/828.44 = 351.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    600.31x = 828.44 × 351.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    600.31x = 291,453.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 291,453.48/600.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 485.50

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