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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 602.40, 831.33 and 363.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 602.40, 831.33 and 363.20 is: 501.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    602.40 : 831.33 = 363.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    602.40/831.33 = 363.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    602.40x = 831.33 × 363.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    602.40x = 301,934.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 301,934.90/602.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 501.22

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