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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 600.37, 828.49 and 338.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 600.37, 828.49 and 338.38 is: 466.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    600.37 : 828.49 = 338.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    600.37/828.49 = 338.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    600.37x = 828.49 × 338.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    600.37x = 280,344.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 280,344.45/600.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 466.95

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