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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 600.88, 829.07 and 380.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 600.88, 829.07 and 380.08 is: 524.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    600.88 : 829.07 = 380.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    600.88/829.07 = 380.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    600.88x = 829.07 × 380.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    600.88x = 315,111.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 315,111.03/600.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 524.42

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