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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 601.68, 830.16 and 368.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 601.68, 830.16 and 368.40 is: 508.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    601.68 : 830.16 = 368.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    601.68/830.16 = 368.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    601.68x = 830.16 × 368.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    601.68x = 305,830.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 305,830.94/601.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 508.30

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