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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 600.82, 828.80 and 352.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 600.82, 828.80 and 352.09 is: 485.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    600.82 : 828.80 = 352.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    600.82/828.80 = 352.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    600.82x = 828.80 × 352.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    600.82x = 291,812.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 291,812.79/600.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 485.69

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