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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 601.24, 829.75 and 380.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 601.24, 829.75 and 380.18 is: 524.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    601.24 : 829.75 = 380.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    601.24/829.75 = 380.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    601.24x = 829.75 × 380.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    601.24x = 315,449.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 315,449.26/601.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 524.67

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