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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 601.58, 830.10 and 380.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 601.58, 830.10 and 380.44 is: 524.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    601.58 : 830.10 = 380.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    601.58/830.10 = 380.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    601.58x = 830.10 × 380.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    601.58x = 315,803.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 315,803.24/601.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 524.96

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