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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 600.40, 828.53 and 338.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 600.40, 828.53 and 338.41 is: 466.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    600.40 : 828.53 = 338.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    600.40/828.53 = 338.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    600.40x = 828.53 × 338.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    600.40x = 280,382.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 280,382.84/600.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 466.99

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