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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 601.99, 830.67 and 380.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 601.99, 830.67 and 380.89 is: 525.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    601.99 : 830.67 = 380.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    601.99/830.67 = 380.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    601.99x = 830.67 × 380.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    601.99x = 316,393.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 316,393.90/601.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 525.58

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