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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 601.58, 830.32 and 368.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 601.58, 830.32 and 368.84 is: 509.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    601.58 : 830.32 = 368.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    601.58/830.32 = 368.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    601.58x = 830.32 × 368.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    601.58x = 306,255.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 306,255.23/601.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 509.08

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