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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 600.71, 829.13 and 379.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 600.71, 829.13 and 379.76 is: 524.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    600.71 : 829.13 = 379.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    600.71/829.13 = 379.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    600.71x = 829.13 × 379.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    600.71x = 314,864.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 314,864.36/600.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 524.16

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