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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 601.08, 829.08 and 367.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 601.08, 829.08 and 367.80 is: 507.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    601.08 : 829.08 = 367.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    601.08/829.08 = 367.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    601.08x = 829.08 × 367.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    601.08x = 304,935.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 304,935.62/601.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 507.31

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