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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 602.26, 831.05 and 366.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 602.26, 831.05 and 366.26 is: 505.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    602.26 : 831.05 = 366.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    602.26/831.05 = 366.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    602.26x = 831.05 × 366.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    602.26x = 304,378.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 304,378.54/602.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 505.40

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