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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 601.79, 829.76 and 380.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 601.79, 829.76 and 380.39 is: 524.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    601.79 : 829.76 = 380.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    601.79/829.76 = 380.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    601.79x = 829.76 × 380.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    601.79x = 315,626.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 315,626.36/601.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 524.48

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