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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 600.51, 828.58 and 351.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 600.51, 828.58 and 351.95 is: 485.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    600.51 : 828.58 = 351.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    600.51/828.58 = 351.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    600.51x = 828.58 × 351.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    600.51x = 291,614.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 291,614.37/600.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 485.61

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