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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 600.68, 828.78 and 364.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 600.68, 828.78 and 364.52 is: 502.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    600.68 : 828.78 = 364.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    600.68/828.78 = 364.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    600.68x = 828.78 × 364.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    600.68x = 302,106.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 302,106.89/600.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 502.94

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