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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 601.81, 830.42 and 365.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 601.81, 830.42 and 365.81 is: 504.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    601.81 : 830.42 = 365.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    601.81/830.42 = 365.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    601.81x = 830.42 × 365.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    601.81x = 303,776.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 303,776.00/601.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 504.77

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