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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 601.26, 829.49 and 379.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 601.26, 829.49 and 379.82 is: 523.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    601.26 : 829.49 = 379.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    601.26/829.49 = 379.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    601.26x = 829.49 × 379.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    601.26x = 315,050.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 315,050.85/601.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 523.98

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