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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 600.37, 828.66 and 379.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 600.37, 828.66 and 379.33 is: 523.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    600.37 : 828.66 = 379.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    600.37/828.66 = 379.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    600.37x = 828.66 × 379.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    600.37x = 314,335.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 314,335.60/600.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 523.57

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