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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 600.35, 828.51 and 338.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 600.35, 828.51 and 338.39 is: 466.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    600.35 : 828.51 = 338.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    600.35/828.51 = 338.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    600.35x = 828.51 × 338.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    600.35x = 280,359.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 280,359.50/600.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 466.99

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