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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 601.56, 830.03 and 362.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 601.56, 830.03 and 362.16 is: 499.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    601.56 : 830.03 = 362.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    601.56/830.03 = 362.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    601.56x = 830.03 × 362.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    601.56x = 300,601.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 300,601.85/601.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 499.70

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