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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 600.86, 829.22 and 352.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 600.86, 829.22 and 352.16 is: 486.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    600.86 : 829.22 = 352.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    600.86/829.22 = 352.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    600.86x = 829.22 × 352.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    600.86x = 292,013.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 292,013.97/600.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 486.00

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