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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 600.90, 829.26 and 338.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 600.90, 829.26 and 338.92 is: 467.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    600.90 : 829.26 = 338.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    600.90/829.26 = 338.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    600.90x = 829.26 × 338.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    600.90x = 281,052.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 281,052.80/600.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 467.72

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