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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 600.56, 828.80 and 351.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 600.56, 828.80 and 351.89 is: 485.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    600.56 : 828.80 = 351.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    600.56/828.80 = 351.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    600.56x = 828.80 × 351.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    600.56x = 291,646.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 291,646.43/600.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 485.62

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