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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 601.60, 829.92 and 368.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 601.60, 829.92 and 368.64 is: 508.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    601.60 : 829.92 = 368.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    601.60/829.92 = 368.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    601.60x = 829.92 × 368.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    601.60x = 305,941.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 305,941.71/601.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 508.55

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