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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 600.59, 828.55 and 376.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 600.59, 828.55 and 376.39 is: 519.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    600.59 : 828.55 = 376.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    600.59/828.55 = 376.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    600.59x = 828.55 × 376.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    600.59x = 311,853.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 311,853.32/600.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 519.25

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