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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 600.69, 829.01 and 352

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 600.69, 829.01 and 352 is: 485.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    600.69 : 829.01 = 352 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    600.69/829.01 = 352/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    600.69x = 829.01 × 352
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    600.69x = 291,811.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 291,811.52/600.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 485.79

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