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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 601.44, 829.12 and 394.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 601.44, 829.12 and 394.08 is: 543.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    601.44 : 829.12 = 394.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    601.44/829.12 = 394.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    601.44x = 829.12 × 394.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    601.44x = 326,739.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 326,739.61/601.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 543.26

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