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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 600.96, 829.30 and 352.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 600.96, 829.30 and 352.32 is: 486.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    600.96 : 829.30 = 352.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    600.96/829.30 = 352.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    600.96x = 829.30 × 352.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    600.96x = 292,178.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 292,178.98/600.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 486.19

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