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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 601.84, 830.59 and 365.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 601.84, 830.59 and 365.73 is: 504.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    601.84 : 830.59 = 365.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    601.84/830.59 = 365.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    601.84x = 830.59 × 365.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    601.84x = 303,771.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 303,771.91/601.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 504.74

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