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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 600.59, 828.78 and 338.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 600.59, 828.78 and 338.55 is: 467.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    600.59 : 828.78 = 338.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    600.59/828.78 = 338.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    600.59x = 828.78 × 338.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    600.59x = 280,583.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 280,583.47/600.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 467.18

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