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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 600.74, 828.61 and 367.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 600.74, 828.61 and 367.98 is: 507.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    600.74 : 828.61 = 367.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    600.74/828.61 = 367.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    600.74x = 828.61 × 367.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    600.74x = 304,911.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 304,911.91/600.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 507.56

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