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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 600.31, 828.12 and 404.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 600.31, 828.12 and 404.02 is: 557.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    600.31 : 828.12 = 404.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    600.31/828.12 = 404.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    600.31x = 828.12 × 404.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    600.31x = 334,577.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 334,577.04/600.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 557.34

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