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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 601.12, 829.55 and 352.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 601.12, 829.55 and 352.44 is: 486.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    601.12 : 829.55 = 352.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    601.12/829.55 = 352.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    601.12x = 829.55 × 352.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    601.12x = 292,370.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 292,370.95/601.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 486.38

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