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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 601, 829.41 and 352.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 601, 829.41 and 352.39 is: 486.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    601 : 829.41 = 352.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    601/829.41 = 352.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    601x = 829.41 × 352.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    601x = 292,275.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 292,275.79/601
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 486.32

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