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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 600.90, 829.30 and 377.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 600.90, 829.30 and 377.00 is: 520.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    600.90 : 829.30 = 377.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    600.90/829.30 = 377.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    600.90x = 829.30 × 377.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    600.90x = 312,641.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 312,641.01/600.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 520.29

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