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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 603.02, 831.86 and 366.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 603.02, 831.86 and 366.90 is: 506.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    603.02 : 831.86 = 366.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    603.02/831.86 = 366.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    603.02x = 831.86 × 366.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    603.02x = 305,209.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 305,209.43/603.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 506.13

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