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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 600.90, 829.20 and 352.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 600.90, 829.20 and 352.27 is: 486.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    600.90 : 829.20 = 352.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    600.90/829.20 = 352.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    600.90x = 829.20 × 352.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    600.90x = 292,102.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 292,102.28/600.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 486.11

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