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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 601.07, 829.53 and 365.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 601.07, 829.53 and 365.00 is: 503.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    601.07 : 829.53 = 365.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    601.07/829.53 = 365.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    601.07x = 829.53 × 365.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    601.07x = 302,774.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 302,774.30/601.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 503.73

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