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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 601.75, 830.51 and 369.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 601.75, 830.51 and 369.01 is: 509.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    601.75 : 830.51 = 369.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    601.75/830.51 = 369.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    601.75x = 830.51 × 369.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    601.75x = 306,466.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 306,466.50/601.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 509.29

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