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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 601.16, 829.60 and 380.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 601.16, 829.60 and 380.21 is: 524.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    601.16 : 829.60 = 380.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    601.16/829.60 = 380.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    601.16x = 829.60 × 380.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    601.16x = 315,417.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 315,417.12/601.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 524.69

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