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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 601.74, 829.99 and 368.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 601.74, 829.99 and 368.98 is: 508.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    601.74 : 829.99 = 368.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    601.74/829.99 = 368.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    601.74x = 829.99 × 368.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    601.74x = 306,249.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 306,249.71/601.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 508.94

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