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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 601.29, 830.19 and 377.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 601.29, 830.19 and 377.31 is: 520.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    601.29 : 830.19 = 377.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    601.29/830.19 = 377.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    601.29x = 830.19 × 377.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    601.29x = 313,238.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 313,238.99/601.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 520.94

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