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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 600.36, 828.50 and 338.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 600.36, 828.50 and 338.38 is: 466.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    600.36 : 828.50 = 338.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    600.36/828.50 = 338.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    600.36x = 828.50 × 338.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    600.36x = 280,349.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 280,349.25/600.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 466.96

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