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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 605.31, 835.34 and 369.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 605.31, 835.34 and 369.29 is: 509.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    605.31 : 835.34 = 369.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    605.31/835.34 = 369.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    605.31x = 835.34 × 369.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    605.31x = 308,476.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 308,476.69/605.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 509.62

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