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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 601.71, 830.39 and 365.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 601.71, 830.39 and 365.63 is: 504.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    601.71 : 830.39 = 365.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    601.71/830.39 = 365.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    601.71x = 830.39 × 365.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    601.71x = 303,609.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 303,609.52/601.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 504.58

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