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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 600.33, 828.81 and 516.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 600.33, 828.81 and 516.03 is: 712.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    600.33 : 828.81 = 516.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    600.33/828.81 = 516.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    600.33x = 828.81 × 516.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    600.33x = 427,690.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 427,690.82/600.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 712.43

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