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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 600.99, 829.29 and 379.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 600.99, 829.29 and 379.89 is: 524.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    600.99 : 829.29 = 379.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    600.99/829.29 = 379.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    600.99x = 829.29 × 379.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    600.99x = 315,038.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 315,038.98/600.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 524.20

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