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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 602.24, 831.20 and 369.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 602.24, 831.20 and 369.56 is: 510.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    602.24 : 831.20 = 369.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    602.24/831.20 = 369.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    602.24x = 831.20 × 369.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    602.24x = 307,178.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 307,178.27/602.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 510.06

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