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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 600.34, 828.50 and 351.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 600.34, 828.50 and 351.66 is: 485.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    600.34 : 828.50 = 351.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    600.34/828.50 = 351.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    600.34x = 828.50 × 351.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    600.34x = 291,350.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 291,350.31/600.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 485.31

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