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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 600.02, 828.16 and 379.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 600.02, 828.16 and 379.27 is: 523.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    600.02 : 828.16 = 379.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    600.02/828.16 = 379.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    600.02x = 828.16 × 379.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    600.02x = 314,096.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 314,096.24/600.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 523.48

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