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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 600.21, 828.02 and 526.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 600.21, 828.02 and 526.30 is: 726.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    600.21 : 828.02 = 526.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    600.21/828.02 = 526.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    600.21x = 828.02 × 526.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    600.21x = 435,786.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 435,786.17/600.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 726.06

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