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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 600.60, 829.03 and 352.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 600.60, 829.03 and 352.00 is: 485.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    600.60 : 829.03 = 352.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    600.60/829.03 = 352.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    600.60x = 829.03 × 352.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    600.60x = 291,817.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 291,817.37/600.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 485.88

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