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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 601.84, 830.29 and 369.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 601.84, 830.29 and 369.10 is: 509.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    601.84 : 830.29 = 369.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    601.84/830.29 = 369.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    601.84x = 830.29 × 369.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    601.84x = 306,460.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 306,460.04/601.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 509.21

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