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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 601.92, 830.29 and 365.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 601.92, 830.29 and 365.70 is: 504.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    601.92 : 830.29 = 365.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    601.92/830.29 = 365.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    601.92x = 830.29 × 365.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    601.92x = 303,639.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 303,639.25/601.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 504.45

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