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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 600.30, 828.77 and 404.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 600.30, 828.77 and 404.01 is: 557.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    600.30 : 828.77 = 404.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    600.30/828.77 = 404.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    600.30x = 828.77 × 404.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    600.30x = 334,829.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 334,829.35/600.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 557.77

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