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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 600.72, 828.96 and 335.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 600.72, 828.96 and 335.16 is: 462.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    600.72 : 828.96 = 335.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    600.72/828.96 = 335.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    600.72x = 828.96 × 335.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    600.72x = 277,834.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 277,834.23/600.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 462.50

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