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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 600.34, 828.12 and 390.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 600.34, 828.12 and 390.46 is: 538.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    600.34 : 828.12 = 390.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    600.34/828.12 = 390.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    600.34x = 828.12 × 390.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    600.34x = 323,347.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 323,347.74/600.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 538.61

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