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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 600.60, 828.36 and 367.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 600.60, 828.36 and 367.50 is: 506.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    600.60 : 828.36 = 367.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    600.60/828.36 = 367.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    600.60x = 828.36 × 367.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    600.60x = 304,422.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 304,422.30/600.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 506.86

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