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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 600.38, 827.70 and 411.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 600.38, 827.70 and 411.32 is: 567.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    600.38 : 827.70 = 411.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    600.38/827.70 = 411.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    600.38x = 827.70 × 411.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    600.38x = 340,449.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 340,449.56/600.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 567.06

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