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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 600.16, 827.52 and 387.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 600.16, 827.52 and 387.19 is: 533.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    600.16 : 827.52 = 387.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    600.16/827.52 = 387.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    600.16x = 827.52 × 387.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    600.16x = 320,407.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 320,407.47/600.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 533.87

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