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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 600.96, 829.16 and 364.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 600.96, 829.16 and 364.84 is: 503.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    600.96 : 829.16 = 364.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    600.96/829.16 = 364.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    600.96x = 829.16 × 364.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    600.96x = 302,510.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 302,510.73/600.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 503.38

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