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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 602.45, 831.38 and 369.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 602.45, 831.38 and 369.57 is: 510.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    602.45 : 831.38 = 369.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    602.45/831.38 = 369.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    602.45x = 831.38 × 369.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    602.45x = 307,251.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 307,251.26/602.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 510.01

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