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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 601.08, 829.10 and 379.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 601.08, 829.10 and 379.86 is: 523.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    601.08 : 829.10 = 379.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    601.08/829.10 = 379.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    601.08x = 829.10 × 379.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    601.08x = 314,941.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 314,941.93/601.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 523.96

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