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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 601.12, 829.44 and 368.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 601.12, 829.44 and 368.32 is: 508.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    601.12 : 829.44 = 368.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    601.12/829.44 = 368.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    601.12x = 829.44 × 368.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    601.12x = 305,499.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 305,499.34/601.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 508.22

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