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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 600.59, 828.33 and 390.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 600.59, 828.33 and 390.55 is: 538.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    600.59 : 828.33 = 390.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    600.59/828.33 = 390.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    600.59x = 828.33 × 390.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    600.59x = 323,499.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 323,499.97/600.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 538.64

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