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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 600.72, 829.15 and 391.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 600.72, 829.15 and 391.42 is: 540.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    600.72 : 829.15 = 391.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    600.72/829.15 = 391.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    600.72x = 829.15 × 391.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    600.72x = 324,545.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 324,545.89/600.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 540.26

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