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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 600.51, 828.72 and 367.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 600.51, 828.72 and 367.50 is: 507.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    600.51 : 828.72 = 367.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    600.51/828.72 = 367.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    600.51x = 828.72 × 367.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    600.51x = 304,554.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 304,554.60/600.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 507.16

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