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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 601.08, 829.27 and 364.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 601.08, 829.27 and 364.87 is: 503.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    601.08 : 829.27 = 364.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    601.08/829.27 = 364.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    601.08x = 829.27 × 364.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    601.08x = 302,574.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 302,574.44/601.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 503.38

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