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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 605.81, 836.09 and 369.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 605.81, 836.09 and 369.70 is: 510.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    605.81 : 836.09 = 369.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    605.81/836.09 = 369.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    605.81x = 836.09 × 369.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    605.81x = 309,106.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 309,106.84/605.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 510.24

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