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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 601.36, 829.96 and 352.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 601.36, 829.96 and 352.74 is: 486.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    601.36 : 829.96 = 352.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    601.36/829.96 = 352.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    601.36x = 829.96 × 352.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    601.36x = 292,760.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 292,760.09/601.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 486.83

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