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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 600, 828.36 and 393.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 600, 828.36 and 393.36 is: 543.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    600 : 828.36 = 393.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    600/828.36 = 393.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    600x = 828.36 × 393.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    600x = 325,843.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 325,843.69/600
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 543.07

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