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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 600.49, 828.81 and 379.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 600.49, 828.81 and 379.30 is: 523.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    600.49 : 828.81 = 379.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    600.49/828.81 = 379.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    600.49x = 828.81 × 379.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    600.49x = 314,365.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 314,365.74/600.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 523.52

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