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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 601.92, 830.66 and 369.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 601.92, 830.66 and 369.05 is: 509.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    601.92 : 830.66 = 369.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    601.92/830.66 = 369.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    601.92x = 830.66 × 369.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    601.92x = 306,551.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 306,551.84/601.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 509.29

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