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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 600.36, 828.53 and 351.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 600.36, 828.53 and 351.65 is: 485.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    600.36 : 828.53 = 351.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    600.36/828.53 = 351.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    600.36x = 828.53 × 351.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    600.36x = 291,354.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 291,354.21/600.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 485.30

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