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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 600.08, 827.70 and 390.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 600.08, 827.70 and 390.56 is: 538.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    600.08 : 827.70 = 390.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    600.08/827.70 = 390.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    600.08x = 827.70 × 390.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    600.08x = 323,266.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 323,266.51/600.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 538.71

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