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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 600.38, 828.56 and 334.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 600.38, 828.56 and 334.82 is: 462.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    600.38 : 828.56 = 334.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    600.38/828.56 = 334.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    600.38x = 828.56 × 334.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    600.38x = 277,418.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 277,418.46/600.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 462.07

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