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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 600.02, 828.53 and 379.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 600.02, 828.53 and 379.36 is: 523.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    600.02 : 828.53 = 379.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    600.02/828.53 = 379.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    600.02x = 828.53 × 379.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    600.02x = 314,311.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 314,311.14/600.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 523.83

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