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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 600.84, 829.26 and 368.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 600.84, 829.26 and 368.10 is: 508.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    600.84 : 829.26 = 368.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    600.84/829.26 = 368.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    600.84x = 829.26 × 368.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    600.84x = 305,250.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 305,250.61/600.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 508.04

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