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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 602.34, 830.88 and 366.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 602.34, 830.88 and 366.09 is: 504.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    602.34 : 830.88 = 366.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    602.34/830.88 = 366.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    602.34x = 830.88 × 366.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    602.34x = 304,176.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 304,176.86/602.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 504.99

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