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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 601.41, 829.32 and 391.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 601.41, 829.32 and 391.35 is: 539.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    601.41 : 829.32 = 391.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    601.41/829.32 = 391.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    601.41x = 829.32 × 391.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    601.41x = 324,554.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 324,554.38/601.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 539.66

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