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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 600.16, 828.68 and 379.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 600.16, 828.68 and 379.64 is: 524.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    600.16 : 828.68 = 379.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    600.16/828.68 = 379.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    600.16x = 828.68 × 379.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    600.16x = 314,600.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 314,600.08/600.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 524.19

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