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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 600.98, 829.73 and 380.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 600.98, 829.73 and 380.25 is: 524.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    600.98 : 829.73 = 380.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    600.98/829.73 = 380.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    600.98x = 829.73 × 380.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    600.98x = 315,505.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 315,505.78/600.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 524.99

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