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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 602.76, 831.69 and 369.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 602.76, 831.69 and 369.75 is: 510.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    602.76 : 831.69 = 369.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    602.76/831.69 = 369.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    602.76x = 831.69 × 369.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    602.76x = 307,517.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 307,517.38/602.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 510.18

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