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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 602.16, 830.99 and 369.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 602.16, 830.99 and 369.29 is: 509.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    602.16 : 830.99 = 369.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    602.16/830.99 = 369.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    602.16x = 830.99 × 369.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    602.16x = 306,870.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 306,870.30/602.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 509.62

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