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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 600.34, 827.87 and 533.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 600.34, 827.87 and 533.74 is: 736.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    600.34 : 827.87 = 533.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    600.34/827.87 = 533.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    600.34x = 827.87 × 533.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    600.34x = 441,862.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 441,862.60/600.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 736.02

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