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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 602.01, 831.08 and 503.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 602.01, 831.08 and 503.60 is: 695.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    602.01 : 831.08 = 503.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    602.01/831.08 = 503.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    602.01x = 831.08 × 503.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    602.01x = 418,528.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 418,528.99/602.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 695.22

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