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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 601.28, 829.88 and 380.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 601.28, 829.88 and 380.32 is: 524.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    601.28 : 829.88 = 380.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    601.28/829.88 = 380.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    601.28x = 829.88 × 380.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    601.28x = 315,619.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 315,619.96/601.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 524.91

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