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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 601.75, 830.40 and 336.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 601.75, 830.40 and 336.24 is: 464.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    601.75 : 830.40 = 336.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    601.75/830.40 = 336.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    601.75x = 830.40 × 336.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    601.75x = 279,213.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 279,213.70/601.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 464.00

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