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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 602.44, 831.33 and 366.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 602.44, 831.33 and 366.36 is: 505.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    602.44 : 831.33 = 366.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    602.44/831.33 = 366.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    602.44x = 831.33 × 366.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    602.44x = 304,565.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 304,565.42/602.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 505.55

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