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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 601.70, 830.13 and 377.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 601.70, 830.13 and 377.60 is: 520.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    601.70 : 830.13 = 377.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    601.70/830.13 = 377.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    601.70x = 830.13 × 377.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    601.70x = 313,457.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 313,457.09/601.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 520.95

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