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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 601.26, 829.54 and 368.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 601.26, 829.54 and 368.25 is: 508.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    601.26 : 829.54 = 368.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    601.26/829.54 = 368.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    601.26x = 829.54 × 368.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    601.26x = 305,478.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 305,478.11/601.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 508.06

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