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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 600.76, 829.07 and 338.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 600.76, 829.07 and 338.82 is: 467.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    600.76 : 829.07 = 338.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    600.76/829.07 = 338.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    600.76x = 829.07 × 338.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    600.76x = 280,905.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 280,905.50/600.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 467.58

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