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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 600.16, 826.32 and 542.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 600.16, 826.32 and 542.56 is: 747.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    600.16 : 826.32 = 542.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    600.16/826.32 = 542.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    600.16x = 826.32 × 542.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    600.16x = 448,328.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 448,328.18/600.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 747.01

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