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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 601.84, 829.95 and 365.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 601.84, 829.95 and 365.82 is: 504.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    601.84 : 829.95 = 365.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    601.84/829.95 = 365.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    601.84x = 829.95 × 365.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    601.84x = 303,612.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 303,612.31/601.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 504.47

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