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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 602.68, 831.36 and 369.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 602.68, 831.36 and 369.76 is: 510.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    602.68 : 831.36 = 369.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    602.68/831.36 = 369.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    602.68x = 831.36 × 369.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    602.68x = 307,403.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 307,403.67/602.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 510.06

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