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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 601.76, 830.54 and 380.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 601.76, 830.54 and 380.56 is: 525.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    601.76 : 830.54 = 380.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    601.76/830.54 = 380.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    601.76x = 830.54 × 380.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    601.76x = 316,070.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 316,070.30/601.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 525.24

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