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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 602.39, 831.32 and 369.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 602.39, 831.32 and 369.38 is: 509.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    602.39 : 831.32 = 369.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    602.39/831.32 = 369.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    602.39x = 831.32 × 369.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    602.39x = 307,066.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 307,066.98/602.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 509.75

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