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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 600.40, 827.96 and 390.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 600.40, 827.96 and 390.36 is: 538.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    600.40 : 827.96 = 390.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    600.40/827.96 = 390.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    600.40x = 827.96 × 390.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    600.40x = 323,202.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 323,202.47/600.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 538.31

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