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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 601.06, 829.34 and 364.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 601.06, 829.34 and 364.96 is: 503.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    601.06 : 829.34 = 364.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    601.06/829.34 = 364.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    601.06x = 829.34 × 364.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    601.06x = 302,675.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 302,675.93/601.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 503.57

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