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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 600.36, 828.30 and 390.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 600.36, 828.30 and 390.48 is: 538.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    600.36 : 828.30 = 390.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    600.36/828.30 = 390.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    600.36x = 828.30 × 390.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    600.36x = 323,434.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 323,434.58/600.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 538.73

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