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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 600.58, 828.78 and 351.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 600.58, 828.78 and 351.88 is: 485.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    600.58 : 828.78 = 351.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    600.58/828.78 = 351.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    600.58x = 828.78 × 351.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    600.58x = 291,631.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 291,631.11/600.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 485.58

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