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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 601.25, 829.26 and 380.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 601.25, 829.26 and 380.12 is: 524.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    601.25 : 829.26 = 380.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    601.25/829.26 = 380.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    601.25x = 829.26 × 380.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    601.25x = 315,218.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 315,218.31/601.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 524.27

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