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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 600.50, 828.69 and 393.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 600.50, 828.69 and 393.50 is: 543.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    600.50 : 828.69 = 393.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    600.50/828.69 = 393.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    600.50x = 828.69 × 393.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    600.50x = 326,089.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 326,089.52/600.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 543.03

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