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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 601.28, 829.77 and 380.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 601.28, 829.77 and 380.33 is: 524.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    601.28 : 829.77 = 380.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    601.28/829.77 = 380.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    601.28x = 829.77 × 380.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    601.28x = 315,586.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 315,586.42/601.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 524.86

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