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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 601.49, 829.98 and 365.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 601.49, 829.98 and 365.72 is: 504.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    601.49 : 829.98 = 365.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    601.49/829.98 = 365.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    601.49x = 829.98 × 365.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    601.49x = 303,536.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 303,536.14/601.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 504.64

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