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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 602.64, 831.36 and 369.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 602.64, 831.36 and 369.84 is: 510.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    602.64 : 831.36 = 369.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    602.64/831.36 = 369.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    602.64x = 831.36 × 369.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    602.64x = 307,470.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 307,470.18/602.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 510.21

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