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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 600.21, 827.10 and 511.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 600.21, 827.10 and 511.41 is: 704.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    600.21 : 827.10 = 511.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    600.21/827.10 = 511.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    600.21x = 827.10 × 511.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    600.21x = 422,987.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 422,987.21/600.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 704.73

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