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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 600.53, 828.43 and 351.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 600.53, 828.43 and 351.69 is: 485.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    600.53 : 828.43 = 351.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    600.53/828.43 = 351.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    600.53x = 828.43 × 351.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    600.53x = 291,345.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 291,345.42/600.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 485.15

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