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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 599.96, 828.04 and 379.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 599.96, 828.04 and 379.02 is: 523.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    599.96 : 828.04 = 379.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    599.96/828.04 = 379.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    599.96x = 828.04 × 379.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    599.96x = 313,843.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 313,843.72/599.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 523.11

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