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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 600.52, 828.85 and 390.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 600.52, 828.85 and 390.33 is: 538.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    600.52 : 828.85 = 390.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    600.52/828.85 = 390.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    600.52x = 828.85 × 390.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    600.52x = 323,528.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 323,528.07/600.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 538.74

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