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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 600.10, 827.94 and 379

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 600.10, 827.94 and 379 is: 522.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    600.10 : 827.94 = 379 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    600.10/827.94 = 379/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    600.10x = 827.94 × 379
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    600.10x = 313,789.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 313,789.26/600.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 522.89

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