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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 605.67, 835.73 and 369.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 605.67, 835.73 and 369.50 is: 509.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    605.67 : 835.73 = 369.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    605.67/835.73 = 369.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    605.67x = 835.73 × 369.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    605.67x = 308,802.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 308,802.24/605.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 509.85

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