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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 601.18, 829.40 and 365.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 601.18, 829.40 and 365.20 is: 503.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    601.18 : 829.40 = 365.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    601.18/829.40 = 365.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    601.18x = 829.40 × 365.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    601.18x = 302,892.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 302,892.98/601.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 503.83

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