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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 599.76, 828.02 and 393.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 599.76, 828.02 and 393.12 is: 542.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    599.76 : 828.02 = 393.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    599.76/828.02 = 393.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    599.76x = 828.02 × 393.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    599.76x = 325,511.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 325,511.22/599.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 542.74

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