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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 601.02, 829.07 and 352.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 601.02, 829.07 and 352.28 is: 485.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    601.02 : 829.07 = 352.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    601.02/829.07 = 352.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    601.02x = 829.07 × 352.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    601.02x = 292,066.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 292,066.41/601.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 485.95

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