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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 605.52, 835.16 and 369.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 605.52, 835.16 and 369.51 is: 509.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    605.52 : 835.16 = 369.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    605.52/835.16 = 369.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    605.52x = 835.16 × 369.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    605.52x = 308,598.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 308,598.12/605.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 509.64

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