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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 602.16, 831.08 and 366.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 602.16, 831.08 and 366.20 is: 505.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    602.16 : 831.08 = 366.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    602.16/831.08 = 366.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    602.16x = 831.08 × 366.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    602.16x = 304,341.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 304,341.50/602.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 505.42

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