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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 600.39, 828.38 and 338.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 600.39, 828.38 and 338.40 is: 466.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    600.39 : 828.38 = 338.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    600.39/828.38 = 338.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    600.39x = 828.38 × 338.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    600.39x = 280,322.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 280,322.10/600.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 466.90

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