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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 601.15, 829.04 and 379.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 601.15, 829.04 and 379.71 is: 523.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    601.15 : 829.04 = 379.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    601.15/829.04 = 379.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    601.15x = 829.04 × 379.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    601.15x = 314,794.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 314,794.78/601.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 523.65

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