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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 601.04, 829.68 and 368.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 601.04, 829.68 and 368.30 is: 508.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    601.04 : 829.68 = 368.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    601.04/829.68 = 368.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    601.04x = 829.68 × 368.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    601.04x = 305,571.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 305,571.14/601.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 508.40

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