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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 600.19, 827.93 and 376.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 600.19, 827.93 and 376.08 is: 518.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    600.19 : 827.93 = 376.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    600.19/827.93 = 376.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    600.19x = 827.93 × 376.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    600.19x = 311,364.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 311,364.71/600.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 518.78

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