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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 600.52, 828.32 and 404.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 600.52, 828.32 and 404.04 is: 557.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    600.52 : 828.32 = 404.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    600.52/828.32 = 404.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    600.52x = 828.32 × 404.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    600.52x = 334,674.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 334,674.41/600.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 557.31

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