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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 602.08, 830.65 and 365.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 602.08, 830.65 and 365.87 is: 504.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    602.08 : 830.65 = 365.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    602.08/830.65 = 365.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    602.08x = 830.65 × 365.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    602.08x = 303,909.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 303,909.92/602.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 504.77

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