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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 600.18, 828.15 and 379.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 600.18, 828.15 and 379.43 is: 523.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    600.18 : 828.15 = 379.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    600.18/828.15 = 379.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    600.18x = 828.15 × 379.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    600.18x = 314,220.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 314,220.81/600.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 523.54

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