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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 605.68, 835.86 and 369.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 605.68, 835.86 and 369.58 is: 510.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    605.68 : 835.86 = 369.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    605.68/835.86 = 369.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    605.68x = 835.86 × 369.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    605.68x = 308,917.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 308,917.14/605.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 510.03

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