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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 601.37, 829.91 and 365.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 601.37, 829.91 and 365.33 is: 504.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    601.37 : 829.91 = 365.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    601.37/829.91 = 365.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    601.37x = 829.91 × 365.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    601.37x = 303,185.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 303,185.04/601.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 504.16

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