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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 600.02, 828.37 and 390.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 600.02, 828.37 and 390.39 is: 538.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    600.02 : 828.37 = 390.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    600.02/828.37 = 390.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    600.02x = 828.37 × 390.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    600.02x = 323,387.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 323,387.36/600.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 538.96

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