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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 605.41, 835.58 and 369.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 605.41, 835.58 and 369.46 is: 509.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    605.41 : 835.58 = 369.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    605.41/835.58 = 369.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    605.41x = 835.58 × 369.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    605.41x = 308,715.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 308,715.35/605.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 509.93

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