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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 600.04, 828.16 and 378.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 600.04, 828.16 and 378.92 is: 522.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    600.04 : 828.16 = 378.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    600.04/828.16 = 378.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    600.04x = 828.16 × 378.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    600.04x = 313,806.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 313,806.39/600.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 522.98

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