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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 600.79, 828.99 and 364.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 600.79, 828.99 and 364.72 is: 503.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    600.79 : 828.99 = 364.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    600.79/828.99 = 364.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    600.79x = 828.99 × 364.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    600.79x = 302,349.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 302,349.23/600.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 503.25

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