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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 600.72, 828.80 and 338.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 600.72, 828.80 and 338.72 is: 467.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    600.72 : 828.80 = 338.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    600.72/828.80 = 338.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    600.72x = 828.80 × 338.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    600.72x = 280,731.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 280,731.14/600.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 467.32

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