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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 600.90, 829.21 and 352.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 600.90, 829.21 and 352.22 is: 486.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    600.90 : 829.21 = 352.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    600.90/829.21 = 352.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    600.90x = 829.21 × 352.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    600.90x = 292,064.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 292,064.35/600.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 486.04

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