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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 601.34, 829.99 and 380.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 601.34, 829.99 and 380.48 is: 525.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    601.34 : 829.99 = 380.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    601.34/829.99 = 380.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    601.34x = 829.99 × 380.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    601.34x = 315,794.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 315,794.60/601.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 525.15

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