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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 600.73, 829.02 and 352.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 600.73, 829.02 and 352.24 is: 486.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    600.73 : 829.02 = 352.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    600.73/829.02 = 352.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    600.73x = 829.02 × 352.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    600.73x = 292,014.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 292,014.00/600.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 486.10

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