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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 601.15, 829.80 and 399.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 601.15, 829.80 and 399.22 is: 551.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    601.15 : 829.80 = 399.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    601.15/829.80 = 399.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    601.15x = 829.80 × 399.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    601.15x = 331,272.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 331,272.76/601.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 551.07

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