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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 601.24, 829.84 and 380.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 601.24, 829.84 and 380.05 is: 524.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    601.24 : 829.84 = 380.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    601.24/829.84 = 380.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    601.24x = 829.84 × 380.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    601.24x = 315,380.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 315,380.69/601.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 524.55

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