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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 600.96, 829.73 and 376.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 600.96, 829.73 and 376.99 is: 520.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    600.96 : 829.73 = 376.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    600.96/829.73 = 376.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    600.96x = 829.73 × 376.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    600.96x = 312,798.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 312,798.78/600.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 520.50

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