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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 602.64, 831.84 and 369.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 602.64, 831.84 and 369.78 is: 510.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    602.64 : 831.84 = 369.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    602.64/831.84 = 369.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    602.64x = 831.84 × 369.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    602.64x = 307,597.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 307,597.80/602.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 510.42

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