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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 600.75, 828.87 and 379.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 600.75, 828.87 and 379.95 is: 524.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    600.75 : 828.87 = 379.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    600.75/828.87 = 379.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    600.75x = 828.87 × 379.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    600.75x = 314,929.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 314,929.16/600.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 524.23

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