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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 600.24, 827.73 and 432.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 600.24, 827.73 and 432.30 is: 596.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    600.24 : 827.73 = 432.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    600.24/827.73 = 432.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    600.24x = 827.73 × 432.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    600.24x = 357,827.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 357,827.68/600.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 596.14

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