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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 600.93, 829.29 and 352.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 600.93, 829.29 and 352.33 is: 486.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    600.93 : 829.29 = 352.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    600.93/829.29 = 352.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    600.93x = 829.29 × 352.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    600.93x = 292,183.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 292,183.75/600.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 486.22

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