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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 600.59, 828.77 and 338.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 600.59, 828.77 and 338.60 is: 467.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    600.59 : 828.77 = 338.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    600.59/828.77 = 338.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    600.59x = 828.77 × 338.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    600.59x = 280,615.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 280,615.69/600.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 467.24

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