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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 602.76, 831.78 and 369.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 602.76, 831.78 and 369.88 is: 510.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    602.76 : 831.78 = 369.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    602.76/831.78 = 369.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    602.76x = 831.78 × 369.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    602.76x = 307,658.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 307,658.79/602.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 510.42

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