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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 600.39, 828.54 and 364.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 600.39, 828.54 and 364.38 is: 502.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    600.39 : 828.54 = 364.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    600.39/828.54 = 364.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    600.39x = 828.54 × 364.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    600.39x = 301,903.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 301,903.41/600.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 502.85

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