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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 600.93, 829.41 and 380.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 600.93, 829.41 and 380.18 is: 524.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    600.93 : 829.41 = 380.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    600.93/829.41 = 380.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    600.93x = 829.41 × 380.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    600.93x = 315,322.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 315,322.37/600.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 524.72

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