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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 601.03, 829.41 and 365

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 601.03, 829.41 and 365 is: 503.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    601.03 : 829.41 = 365 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    601.03/829.41 = 365/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    601.03x = 829.41 × 365
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    601.03x = 302,734.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 302,734.65/601.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 503.70

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