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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 600.33, 828.39 and 338.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 600.33, 828.39 and 338.30 is: 466.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    600.33 : 828.39 = 338.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    600.33/828.39 = 338.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    600.33x = 828.39 × 338.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    600.33x = 280,244.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 280,244.57/600.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 466.81

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