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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 600.75, 828.95 and 361.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 600.75, 828.95 and 361.44 is: 498.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    600.75 : 828.95 = 361.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    600.75/828.95 = 361.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    600.75x = 828.95 × 361.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    600.75x = 299,613.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 299,613.88/600.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 498.73

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