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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 601.77, 830.14 and 365.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 601.77, 830.14 and 365.66 is: 504.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    601.77 : 830.14 = 365.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    601.77/830.14 = 365.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    601.77x = 830.14 × 365.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    601.77x = 303,543.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 303,543.93/601.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 504.42

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