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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 602.26, 831.12 and 369.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 602.26, 831.12 and 369.52 is: 509.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    602.26 : 831.12 = 369.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    602.26/831.12 = 369.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    602.26x = 831.12 × 369.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    602.26x = 307,115.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 307,115.46/602.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 509.94

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