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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 601.39, 829.65 and 365.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 601.39, 829.65 and 365.37 is: 504.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    601.39 : 829.65 = 365.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    601.39/829.65 = 365.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    601.39x = 829.65 × 365.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    601.39x = 303,125.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 303,125.07/601.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 504.04

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