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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 600.32, 828.88 and 390.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 600.32, 828.88 and 390.56 is: 539.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    600.32 : 828.88 = 390.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    600.32/828.88 = 390.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    600.32x = 828.88 × 390.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    600.32x = 323,727.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 323,727.37/600.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 539.26

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