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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 601.23, 829.35 and 379.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 601.23, 829.35 and 379.80 is: 523.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    601.23 : 829.35 = 379.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    601.23/829.35 = 379.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    601.23x = 829.35 × 379.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    601.23x = 314,987.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 314,987.13/601.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 523.90

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