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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 600.40, 828.60 and 351.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 600.40, 828.60 and 351.82 is: 485.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    600.40 : 828.60 = 351.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    600.40/828.60 = 351.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    600.40x = 828.60 × 351.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    600.40x = 291,518.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 291,518.05/600.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 485.54

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