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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 600.21, 828.43 and 501.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 600.21, 828.43 and 501.80 is: 692.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    600.21 : 828.43 = 501.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    600.21/828.43 = 501.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    600.21x = 828.43 × 501.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    600.21x = 415,700.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 415,700.78/600.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 692.59

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