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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 605.41, 835.33 and 369.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 605.41, 835.33 and 369.49 is: 509.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    605.41 : 835.33 = 369.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    605.41/835.33 = 369.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    605.41x = 835.33 × 369.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    605.41x = 308,646.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 308,646.08/605.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 509.81

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