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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 601.53, 830.02 and 365.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 601.53, 830.02 and 365.35 is: 504.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    601.53 : 830.02 = 365.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    601.53/830.02 = 365.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    601.53x = 830.02 × 365.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    601.53x = 303,247.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 303,247.93/601.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 504.13

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