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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 600.75, 829.44 and 368.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 600.75, 829.44 and 368.28 is: 508.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    600.75 : 829.44 = 368.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    600.75/829.44 = 368.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    600.75x = 829.44 × 368.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    600.75x = 305,466.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 305,466.16/600.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 508.47

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