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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 601.01, 829.52 and 352.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 601.01, 829.52 and 352.35 is: 486.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    601.01 : 829.52 = 352.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    601.01/829.52 = 352.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    601.01x = 829.52 × 352.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    601.01x = 292,279.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 292,279.61/601.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 486.32

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