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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 600.10, 828.29 and 390.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 600.10, 828.29 and 390.80 is: 539.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    600.10 : 828.29 = 390.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    600.10/828.29 = 390.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    600.10x = 828.29 × 390.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    600.10x = 323,691.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 323,691.10/600.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 539.40

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