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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 600.72, 828.77 and 351.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 600.72, 828.77 and 351.96 is: 485.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    600.72 : 828.77 = 351.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    600.72/828.77 = 351.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    600.72x = 828.77 × 351.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    600.72x = 291,693.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 291,693.89/600.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 485.57

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