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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 601.53, 830.15 and 380.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 601.53, 830.15 and 380.30 is: 524.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    601.53 : 830.15 = 380.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    601.53/830.15 = 380.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    601.53x = 830.15 × 380.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    601.53x = 315,701.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 315,701.42/601.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 524.83

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