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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 600.89, 828.96 and 352.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 600.89, 828.96 and 352.12 is: 485.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    600.89 : 828.96 = 352.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    600.89/828.96 = 352.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    600.89x = 828.96 × 352.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    600.89x = 291,893.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 291,893.40/600.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 485.77

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