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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 600.30, 828.19 and 379.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 600.30, 828.19 and 379.17 is: 523.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    600.30 : 828.19 = 379.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    600.30/828.19 = 379.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    600.30x = 828.19 × 379.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    600.30x = 314,024.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 314,024.80/600.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 523.11

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