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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 600.42, 828.36 and 351.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 600.42, 828.36 and 351.70 is: 485.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    600.42 : 828.36 = 351.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    600.42/828.36 = 351.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    600.42x = 828.36 × 351.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    600.42x = 291,334.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 291,334.21/600.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 485.22

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