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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 602.50, 831.68 and 369.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 602.50, 831.68 and 369.62 is: 510.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    602.50 : 831.68 = 369.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    602.50/831.68 = 369.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    602.50x = 831.68 × 369.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    602.50x = 307,405.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 307,405.56/602.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 510.22

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