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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 602.72, 831.73 and 366.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 602.72, 831.73 and 366.73 is: 506.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    602.72 : 831.73 = 366.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    602.72/831.73 = 366.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    602.72x = 831.73 × 366.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    602.72x = 305,020.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 305,020.34/602.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 506.07

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