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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 601.28, 829.44 and 394.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 601.28, 829.44 and 394.24 is: 543.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    601.28 : 829.44 = 394.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    601.28/829.44 = 394.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    601.28x = 829.44 × 394.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    601.28x = 326,998.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 326,998.43/601.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 543.84

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