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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 601.21, 829.67 and 352.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 601.21, 829.67 and 352.53 is: 486.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    601.21 : 829.67 = 352.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    601.21/829.67 = 352.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    601.21x = 829.67 × 352.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    601.21x = 292,487.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 292,487.56/601.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 486.50

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