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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 600.44, 828.44 and 379.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 600.44, 828.44 and 379.67 is: 523.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    600.44 : 828.44 = 379.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    600.44/828.44 = 379.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    600.44x = 828.44 × 379.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    600.44x = 314,533.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 314,533.81/600.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 523.84

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