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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 600.35, 828.38 and 338.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 600.35, 828.38 and 338.36 is: 466.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    600.35 : 828.38 = 338.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    600.35/828.38 = 338.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    600.35x = 828.38 × 338.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    600.35x = 280,287.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 280,287.36/600.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 466.88

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