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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 602.53, 831.48 and 366.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 602.53, 831.48 and 366.50 is: 505.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    602.53 : 831.48 = 366.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    602.53/831.48 = 366.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    602.53x = 831.48 × 366.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    602.53x = 304,737.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 304,737.42/602.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 505.76

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