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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 601.04, 829.44 and 368.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 601.04, 829.44 and 368.08 is: 507.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    601.04 : 829.44 = 368.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    601.04/829.44 = 368.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    601.04x = 829.44 × 368.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    601.04x = 305,300.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 305,300.28/601.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 507.95

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