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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 600.24, 828.12 and 403.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 600.24, 828.12 and 403.80 is: 557.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    600.24 : 828.12 = 403.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    600.24/828.12 = 403.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    600.24x = 828.12 × 403.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    600.24x = 334,394.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 334,394.86/600.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 557.10

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