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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 600.89, 829.40 and 352.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 600.89, 829.40 and 352.22 is: 486.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    600.89 : 829.40 = 352.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    600.89/829.40 = 352.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    600.89x = 829.40 × 352.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    600.89x = 292,125.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 292,125.36/600.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 486.16

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