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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 602.68, 831.54 and 363.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 602.68, 831.54 and 363.48 is: 501.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    602.68 : 831.54 = 363.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    602.68/831.54 = 363.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    602.68x = 831.54 × 363.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    602.68x = 302,248.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 302,248.16/602.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 501.51

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