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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 600.28, 828.33 and 379.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 600.28, 828.33 and 379.15 is: 523.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    600.28 : 828.33 = 379.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    600.28/828.33 = 379.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    600.28x = 828.33 × 379.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    600.28x = 314,057.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 314,057.83/600.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 523.19

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