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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 601.65, 830.33 and 377.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 601.65, 830.33 and 377.75 is: 521.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    601.65 : 830.33 = 377.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    601.65/830.33 = 377.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    601.65x = 830.33 × 377.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    601.65x = 313,653.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 313,653.95/601.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 521.32

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