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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 600.16, 828.48 and 379.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 600.16, 828.48 and 379.32 is: 523.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    600.16 : 828.48 = 379.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    600.16/828.48 = 379.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    600.16x = 828.48 × 379.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    600.16x = 314,259.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 314,259.03/600.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 523.63

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