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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 600.85, 829.33 and 391.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 600.85, 829.33 and 391.55 is: 540.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    600.85 : 829.33 = 391.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    600.85/829.33 = 391.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    600.85x = 829.33 × 391.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    600.85x = 324,719.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 324,719.04/600.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 540.44

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