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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 601.08, 829.18 and 379.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 601.08, 829.18 and 379.95 is: 524.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    601.08 : 829.18 = 379.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    601.08/829.18 = 379.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    601.08x = 829.18 × 379.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    601.08x = 315,046.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 315,046.94/601.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 524.13

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