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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 600.57, 828.78 and 367.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 600.57, 828.78 and 367.70 is: 507.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    600.57 : 828.78 = 367.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    600.57/828.78 = 367.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    600.57x = 828.78 × 367.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    600.57x = 304,738.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 304,738.26/600.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 507.42

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