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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 601.52, 830.25 and 365.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 601.52, 830.25 and 365.47 is: 504.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    601.52 : 830.25 = 365.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    601.52/830.25 = 365.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    601.52x = 830.25 × 365.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    601.52x = 303,429.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 303,429.39/601.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 504.44

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