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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 600.46, 827.99 and 376.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 600.46, 827.99 and 376.32 is: 518.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    600.46 : 827.99 = 376.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    600.46/827.99 = 376.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    600.46x = 827.99 × 376.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    600.46x = 311,589.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 311,589.20/600.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 518.92

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