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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 601.70, 830.48 and 380.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 601.70, 830.48 and 380.93 is: 525.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    601.70 : 830.48 = 380.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    601.70/830.48 = 380.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    601.70x = 830.48 × 380.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    601.70x = 316,348.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 316,348.69/601.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 525.76

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