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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 600.71, 829.01 and 338.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 600.71, 829.01 and 338.72 is: 467.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    600.71 : 829.01 = 338.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    600.71/829.01 = 338.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    600.71x = 829.01 × 338.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    600.71x = 280,796.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 280,796.43/600.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 467.44

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