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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 601.28, 829.48 and 380.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 601.28, 829.48 and 380.16 is: 524.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    601.28 : 829.48 = 380.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    601.28/829.48 = 380.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    601.28x = 829.48 × 380.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    601.28x = 315,335.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 315,335.12/601.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 524.44

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