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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 605.08, 835.03 and 369.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 605.08, 835.03 and 369.04 is: 509.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    605.08 : 835.03 = 369.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    605.08/835.03 = 369.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    605.08x = 835.03 × 369.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    605.08x = 308,157.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 308,157.63/605.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 509.28

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