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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 601.40, 829.94 and 352.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 601.40, 829.94 and 352.80 is: 486.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    601.40 : 829.94 = 352.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    601.40/829.94 = 352.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    601.40x = 829.94 × 352.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    601.40x = 292,802.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 292,802.83/601.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 486.87

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