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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 600.80, 828.90 and 338.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 600.80, 828.90 and 338.76 is: 467.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    600.80 : 828.90 = 338.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    600.80/828.90 = 338.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    600.80x = 828.90 × 338.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    600.80x = 280,798.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 280,798.16/600.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 467.38

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