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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 601.76, 830.31 and 368.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 601.76, 830.31 and 368.75 is: 508.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    601.76 : 830.31 = 368.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    601.76/830.31 = 368.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    601.76x = 830.31 × 368.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    601.76x = 306,176.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 306,176.81/601.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 508.80

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