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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 601.02, 828.90 and 367.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 601.02, 828.90 and 367.74 is: 507.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    601.02 : 828.90 = 367.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    601.02/828.90 = 367.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    601.02x = 828.90 × 367.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    601.02x = 304,819.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 304,819.69/601.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 507.17

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