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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 602.56, 831.55 and 366.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 602.56, 831.55 and 366.43 is: 505.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    602.56 : 831.55 = 366.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    602.56/831.55 = 366.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    602.56x = 831.55 × 366.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    602.56x = 304,704.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 304,704.87/602.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 505.68

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