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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 601.56, 829.62 and 380.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 601.56, 829.62 and 380.34 is: 524.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    601.56 : 829.62 = 380.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    601.56/829.62 = 380.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    601.56x = 829.62 × 380.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    601.56x = 315,537.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 315,537.67/601.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 524.53

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