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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 601.72, 830.28 and 365.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 601.72, 830.28 and 365.74 is: 504.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    601.72 : 830.28 = 365.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    601.72/830.28 = 365.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    601.72x = 830.28 × 365.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    601.72x = 303,666.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 303,666.61/601.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 504.66

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