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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 605.51, 835.64 and 369.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 605.51, 835.64 and 369.42 is: 509.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    605.51 : 835.64 = 369.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    605.51/835.64 = 369.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    605.51x = 835.64 × 369.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    605.51x = 308,700.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 308,700.28/605.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 509.82

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