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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 602, 830.99 and 369.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 602, 830.99 and 369.13 is: 509.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    602 : 830.99 = 369.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    602/830.99 = 369.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    602x = 830.99 × 369.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    602x = 306,743.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 306,743.34/602
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 509.54

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