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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 601.24, 829.68 and 352.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 601.24, 829.68 and 352.60 is: 486.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    601.24 : 829.68 = 352.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    601.24/829.68 = 352.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    601.24x = 829.68 × 352.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    601.24x = 292,545.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 292,545.17/601.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 486.57

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