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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 601.81, 830.39 and 353.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 601.81, 830.39 and 353.14 is: 487.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    601.81 : 830.39 = 353.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    601.81/830.39 = 353.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    601.81x = 830.39 × 353.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    601.81x = 293,240.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 293,240.08/601.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 487.27

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