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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 601.13, 829.37 and 365.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 601.13, 829.37 and 365.18 is: 503.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    601.13 : 829.37 = 365.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    601.13/829.37 = 365.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    601.13x = 829.37 × 365.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    601.13x = 302,866.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 302,866.10/601.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 503.83

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