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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 601.34, 829.55 and 352.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 601.34, 829.55 and 352.50 is: 486.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    601.34 : 829.55 = 352.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    601.34/829.55 = 352.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    601.34x = 829.55 × 352.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    601.34x = 292,416.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 292,416.38/601.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 486.28

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