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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 601.97, 830.73 and 369.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 601.97, 830.73 and 369.09 is: 509.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    601.97 : 830.73 = 369.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    601.97/830.73 = 369.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    601.97x = 830.73 × 369.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    601.97x = 306,615.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 306,615.87/601.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 509.36

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