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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 602.24, 830.88 and 369.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 602.24, 830.88 and 369.28 is: 509.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    602.24 : 830.88 = 369.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    602.24/830.88 = 369.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    602.24x = 830.88 × 369.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    602.24x = 306,827.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 306,827.37/602.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 509.48

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