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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 600.38, 828.56 and 367.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 600.38, 828.56 and 367.55 is: 507.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    600.38 : 828.56 = 367.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    600.38/828.56 = 367.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    600.38x = 828.56 × 367.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    600.38x = 304,537.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 304,537.23/600.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 507.24

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