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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 600.96, 829.36 and 368.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 600.96, 829.36 and 368.16 is: 508.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    600.96 : 829.36 = 368.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    600.96/829.36 = 368.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    600.96x = 829.36 × 368.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    600.96x = 305,337.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 305,337.18/600.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 508.08

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