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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 601.28, 829.52 and 391.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 601.28, 829.52 and 391.44 is: 540.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    601.28 : 829.52 = 391.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    601.28/829.52 = 391.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    601.28x = 829.52 × 391.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    601.28x = 324,707.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 324,707.31/601.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 540.03

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