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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 601.16, 829.44 and 368.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 601.16, 829.44 and 368.12 is: 507.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    601.16 : 829.44 = 368.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    601.16/829.44 = 368.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    601.16x = 829.44 × 368.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    601.16x = 305,333.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 305,333.45/601.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 507.91

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