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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 600.28, 828.26 and 403.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 600.28, 828.26 and 403.84 is: 557.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    600.28 : 828.26 = 403.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    600.28/828.26 = 403.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    600.28x = 828.26 × 403.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    600.28x = 334,484.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 334,484.52/600.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 557.21

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