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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 601.03, 829.44 and 364.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 601.03, 829.44 and 364.95 is: 503.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    601.03 : 829.44 = 364.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    601.03/829.44 = 364.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    601.03x = 829.44 × 364.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    601.03x = 302,704.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 302,704.13/601.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 503.64

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