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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 601.28, 828.87 and 368

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 601.28, 828.87 and 368 is: 507.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    601.28 : 828.87 = 368 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    601.28/828.87 = 368/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    601.28x = 828.87 × 368
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    601.28x = 305,024.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 305,024.16/601.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 507.29

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