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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 601.60, 829.74 and 368.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 601.60, 829.74 and 368.68 is: 508.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    601.60 : 829.74 = 368.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    601.60/829.74 = 368.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    601.60x = 829.74 × 368.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    601.60x = 305,908.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 305,908.54/601.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 508.49

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