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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 600.40, 828.36 and 533.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 600.40, 828.36 and 533.20 is: 735.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    600.40 : 828.36 = 533.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    600.40/828.36 = 533.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    600.40x = 828.36 × 533.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    600.40x = 441,681.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 441,681.55/600.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 735.65

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