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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 600.65, 828.88 and 367.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 600.65, 828.88 and 367.78 is: 507.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    600.65 : 828.88 = 367.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    600.65/828.88 = 367.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    600.65x = 828.88 × 367.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    600.65x = 304,839.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 304,839.50/600.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 507.52

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