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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 601.62, 830.24 and 368.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 601.62, 830.24 and 368.76 is: 508.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    601.62 : 830.24 = 368.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    601.62/830.24 = 368.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    601.62x = 830.24 × 368.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    601.62x = 306,159.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 306,159.30/601.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 508.89

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