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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 600.08, 827.92 and 364.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 600.08, 827.92 and 364.12 is: 502.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    600.08 : 827.92 = 364.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    600.08/827.92 = 364.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    600.08x = 827.92 × 364.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    600.08x = 301,462.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 301,462.23/600.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 502.37

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