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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 600.44, 828.96 and 390.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 600.44, 828.96 and 390.68 is: 539.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    600.44 : 828.96 = 390.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    600.44/828.96 = 390.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    600.44x = 828.96 × 390.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    600.44x = 323,858.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 323,858.09/600.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 539.37

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