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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 600.37, 828.56 and 334.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 600.37, 828.56 and 334.84 is: 462.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    600.37 : 828.56 = 334.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    600.37/828.56 = 334.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    600.37x = 828.56 × 334.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    600.37x = 277,429.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 277,429.21/600.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 462.10

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