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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 600.32, 828 and 367.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 600.32, 828 and 367.28 is: 506.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    600.32 : 828 = 367.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    600.32/828 = 367.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    600.32x = 828 × 367.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    600.32x = 304,107.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 304,107.84/600.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 506.58

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