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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 600.08, 827.34 and 403.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 600.08, 827.34 and 403.16 is: 555.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    600.08 : 827.34 = 403.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    600.08/827.34 = 403.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    600.08x = 827.34 × 403.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    600.08x = 333,550.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 333,550.39/600.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 555.84

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