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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 600.77, 829.20 and 390.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 600.77, 829.20 and 390.58 is: 539.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    600.77 : 829.20 = 390.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    600.77/829.20 = 390.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    600.77x = 829.20 × 390.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    600.77x = 323,870.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 323,870.03/600.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 539.09

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