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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 602.51, 831.26 and 369.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 602.51, 831.26 and 369.50 is: 509.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    602.51 : 831.26 = 369.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    602.51/831.26 = 369.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    602.51x = 831.26 × 369.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    602.51x = 307,144.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 307,144.57/602.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 509.78

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