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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 600.13, 827.57 and 390.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 600.13, 827.57 and 390.32 is: 538.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    600.13 : 827.57 = 390.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    600.13/827.57 = 390.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    600.13x = 827.57 × 390.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    600.13x = 323,014.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 323,014.87/600.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 538.24

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