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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 600.97, 829.35 and 352.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 600.97, 829.35 and 352.36 is: 486.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    600.97 : 829.35 = 352.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    600.97/829.35 = 352.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    600.97x = 829.35 × 352.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    600.97x = 292,229.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 292,229.77/600.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 486.26

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