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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 600.55, 828.27 and 530.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 600.55, 828.27 and 530.68 is: 731.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    600.55 : 828.27 = 530.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    600.55/828.27 = 530.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    600.55x = 828.27 × 530.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    600.55x = 439,546.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 439,546.32/600.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 731.91

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