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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 601.78, 830.46 and 380.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 601.78, 830.46 and 380.83 is: 525.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    601.78 : 830.46 = 380.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    601.78/830.46 = 380.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    601.78x = 830.46 × 380.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    601.78x = 316,264.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 316,264.08/601.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 525.55

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