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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 600.78, 829.15 and 352.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 600.78, 829.15 and 352.20 is: 486.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    600.78 : 829.15 = 352.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    600.78/829.15 = 352.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    600.78x = 829.15 × 352.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    600.78x = 292,024.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 292,024.62/600.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 486.07

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