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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 600.36, 826.92 and 502.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 600.36, 826.92 and 502.08 is: 691.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    600.36 : 826.92 = 502.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    600.36/826.92 = 502.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    600.36x = 826.92 × 502.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    600.36x = 415,179.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 415,179.99/600.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 691.55

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