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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 600.14, 827.89 and 379.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 600.14, 827.89 and 379.01 is: 522.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    600.14 : 827.89 = 379.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    600.14/827.89 = 379.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    600.14x = 827.89 × 379.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    600.14x = 313,779.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 313,779.71/600.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 522.84

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