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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 600.90, 829.08 and 391.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 600.90, 829.08 and 391.11 is: 539.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    600.90 : 829.08 = 391.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    600.90/829.08 = 391.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    600.90x = 829.08 × 391.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    600.90x = 324,261.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 324,261.48/600.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 539.63

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