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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 600.92, 829.20 and 338.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 600.92, 829.20 and 338.94 is: 467.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    600.92 : 829.20 = 338.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    600.92/829.20 = 338.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    600.92x = 829.20 × 338.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    600.92x = 281,049.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 281,049.05/600.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 467.70

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