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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 601.56, 829.96 and 380.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 601.56, 829.96 and 380.49 is: 524.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    601.56 : 829.96 = 380.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    601.56/829.96 = 380.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    601.56x = 829.96 × 380.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    601.56x = 315,791.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 315,791.48/601.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 524.95

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