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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 601.84, 830.32 and 365.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 601.84, 830.32 and 365.76 is: 504.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    601.84 : 830.32 = 365.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    601.84/830.32 = 365.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    601.84x = 830.32 × 365.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    601.84x = 303,697.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 303,697.84/601.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 504.62

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