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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 601.38, 829.43 and 391.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 601.38, 829.43 and 391.62 is: 540.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    601.38 : 829.43 = 391.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    601.38/829.43 = 391.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    601.38x = 829.43 × 391.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    601.38x = 324,821.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 324,821.38/601.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 540.13

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