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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 605.75, 836.05 and 369.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 605.75, 836.05 and 369.77 is: 510.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    605.75 : 836.05 = 369.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    605.75/836.05 = 369.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    605.75x = 836.05 × 369.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    605.75x = 309,142.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 309,142.03/605.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 510.35

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