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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 600.06, 827.96 and 363.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 600.06, 827.96 and 363.96 is: 502.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    600.06 : 827.96 = 363.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    600.06/827.96 = 363.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    600.06x = 827.96 × 363.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    600.06x = 301,344.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 301,344.32/600.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 502.19

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