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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 603.06, 831.98 and 366.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 603.06, 831.98 and 366.95 is: 506.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    603.06 : 831.98 = 366.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    603.06/831.98 = 366.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    603.06x = 831.98 × 366.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    603.06x = 305,289.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 305,289.07/603.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 506.23

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