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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 600.92, 828.83 and 376.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 600.92, 828.83 and 376.68 is: 519.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    600.92 : 828.83 = 376.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    600.92/828.83 = 376.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    600.92x = 828.83 × 376.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    600.92x = 312,200.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 312,200.74/600.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 519.54

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