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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 601.20, 829.86 and 352.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 601.20, 829.86 and 352.53 is: 486.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    601.20 : 829.86 = 352.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    601.20/829.86 = 352.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    601.20x = 829.86 × 352.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    601.20x = 292,550.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 292,550.55/601.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 486.61

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