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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 601.44, 829.72 and 399.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 601.44, 829.72 and 399.60 is: 551.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    601.44 : 829.72 = 399.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    601.44/829.72 = 399.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    601.44x = 829.72 × 399.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    601.44x = 331,556.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 331,556.11/601.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 551.27

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