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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 601.96, 830.72 and 365.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 601.96, 830.72 and 365.96 is: 505.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    601.96 : 830.72 = 365.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    601.96/830.72 = 365.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    601.96x = 830.72 × 365.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    601.96x = 304,010.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 304,010.29/601.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 505.03

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