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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 602.43, 831.21 and 366.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 602.43, 831.21 and 366.38 is: 505.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    602.43 : 831.21 = 366.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    602.43/831.21 = 366.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    602.43x = 831.21 × 366.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    602.43x = 304,534.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 304,534.56/602.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 505.51

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