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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 601.40, 830.06 and 380.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 601.40, 830.06 and 380.20 is: 524.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    601.40 : 830.06 = 380.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    601.40/830.06 = 380.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    601.40x = 830.06 × 380.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    601.40x = 315,588.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 315,588.81/601.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 524.76

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