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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 600.07, 827.62 and 390.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 600.07, 827.62 and 390.31 is: 538.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    600.07 : 827.62 = 390.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    600.07/827.62 = 390.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    600.07x = 827.62 × 390.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    600.07x = 323,024.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 323,024.22/600.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 538.32

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