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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 602.79, 831.50 and 369.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 602.79, 831.50 and 369.75 is: 510.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    602.79 : 831.50 = 369.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    602.79/831.50 = 369.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    602.79x = 831.50 × 369.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    602.79x = 307,445.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 307,445.28/602.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 510.04

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