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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 601.87, 830.58 and 365.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 601.87, 830.58 and 365.77 is: 504.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    601.87 : 830.58 = 365.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    601.87/830.58 = 365.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    601.87x = 830.58 × 365.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    601.87x = 303,801.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 303,801.25/601.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 504.76

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