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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 604.99, 835.02 and 369.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 604.99, 835.02 and 369.02 is: 509.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    604.99 : 835.02 = 369.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    604.99/835.02 = 369.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    604.99x = 835.02 × 369.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    604.99x = 308,133.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 308,133.06/604.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 509.32

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