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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 600.54, 828.80 and 379.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 600.54, 828.80 and 379.77 is: 524.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    600.54 : 828.80 = 379.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    600.54/828.80 = 379.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    600.54x = 828.80 × 379.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    600.54x = 314,753.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 314,753.38/600.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 524.12

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