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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 600.59, 828.23 and 364.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 600.59, 828.23 and 364.58 is: 502.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    600.59 : 828.23 = 364.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    600.59/828.23 = 364.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    600.59x = 828.23 × 364.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    600.59x = 301,950.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 301,950.13/600.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 502.76

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