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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 601.97, 831.14 and 378.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 601.97, 831.14 and 378.01 is: 521.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    601.97 : 831.14 = 378.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    601.97/831.14 = 378.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    601.97x = 831.14 × 378.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    601.97x = 314,176.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 314,176.40/601.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 521.91

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