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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 601.38, 829.98 and 368.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 601.38, 829.98 and 368.38 is: 508.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    601.38 : 829.98 = 368.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    601.38/829.98 = 368.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    601.38x = 829.98 × 368.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    601.38x = 305,748.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 305,748.03/601.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 508.41

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