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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 601.69, 830.33 and 368.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 601.69, 830.33 and 368.81 is: 508.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    601.69 : 830.33 = 368.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    601.69/830.33 = 368.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    601.69x = 830.33 × 368.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    601.69x = 306,237.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 306,237.01/601.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 508.96

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