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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 600.35, 828.64 and 391.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 600.35, 828.64 and 391.05 is: 539.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    600.35 : 828.64 = 391.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    600.35/828.64 = 391.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    600.35x = 828.64 × 391.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    600.35x = 324,033.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 324,033.57/600.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 539.74

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