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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 601.82, 830.29 and 365.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 601.82, 830.29 and 365.67 is: 504.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    601.82 : 830.29 = 365.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    601.82/830.29 = 365.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    601.82x = 830.29 × 365.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    601.82x = 303,608.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 303,608.80/601.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 504.49

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