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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 600.56, 828.48 and 367.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 600.56, 828.48 and 367.28 is: 506.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    600.56 : 828.48 = 367.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    600.56/828.48 = 367.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    600.56x = 828.48 × 367.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    600.56x = 304,284.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 304,284.13/600.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 506.67

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