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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 601.43, 829.98 and 380.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 601.43, 829.98 and 380.57 is: 525.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    601.43 : 829.98 = 380.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    601.43/829.98 = 380.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    601.43x = 829.98 × 380.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    601.43x = 315,861.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 315,861.34/601.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 525.19

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