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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 600.72, 828.63 and 379.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 600.72, 828.63 and 379.49 is: 523.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    600.72 : 828.63 = 379.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    600.72/828.63 = 379.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    600.72x = 828.63 × 379.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    600.72x = 314,452.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 314,452.66/600.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 523.46

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