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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 600.96, 828.99 and 384.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 600.96, 828.99 and 384.97 is: 531.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    600.96 : 828.99 = 384.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    600.96/828.99 = 384.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    600.96x = 828.99 × 384.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    600.96x = 319,136.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 319,136.28/600.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 531.04

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