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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 600.11, 828.23 and 379.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 600.11, 828.23 and 379.38 is: 523.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    600.11 : 828.23 = 379.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    600.11/828.23 = 379.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    600.11x = 828.23 × 379.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    600.11x = 314,215.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 314,215.11/600.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 523.60

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