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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 601.67, 830.25 and 368.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 601.67, 830.25 and 368.79 is: 508.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    601.67 : 830.25 = 368.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    601.67/830.25 = 368.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    601.67x = 830.25 × 368.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    601.67x = 306,187.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 306,187.90/601.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 508.90

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