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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 600.50, 828.74 and 338.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 600.50, 828.74 and 338.54 is: 467.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    600.50 : 828.74 = 338.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    600.50/828.74 = 338.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    600.50x = 828.74 × 338.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    600.50x = 280,558.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 280,558.34/600.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 467.21

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