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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 602.60, 831.06 and 369.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 602.60, 831.06 and 369.56 is: 509.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    602.60 : 831.06 = 369.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    602.60/831.06 = 369.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    602.60x = 831.06 × 369.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    602.60x = 307,126.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 307,126.53/602.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 509.67

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