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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 600.92, 829.26 and 338.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 600.92, 829.26 and 338.99 is: 467.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    600.92 : 829.26 = 338.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    600.92/829.26 = 338.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    600.92x = 829.26 × 338.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    600.92x = 281,110.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 281,110.85/600.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 467.80

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