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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 600.30, 827.73 and 403.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 600.30, 827.73 and 403.56 is: 556.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    600.30 : 827.73 = 403.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    600.30/827.73 = 403.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    600.30x = 827.73 × 403.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    600.30x = 334,038.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 334,038.72/600.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 556.45

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