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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 601.31, 829.94 and 365.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 601.31, 829.94 and 365.30 is: 504.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    601.31 : 829.94 = 365.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    601.31/829.94 = 365.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    601.31x = 829.94 × 365.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    601.31x = 303,177.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 303,177.08/601.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 504.19

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