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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 605.82, 835.92 and 369.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 605.82, 835.92 and 369.71 is: 510.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    605.82 : 835.92 = 369.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    605.82/835.92 = 369.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    605.82x = 835.92 × 369.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    605.82x = 309,047.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 309,047.98/605.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 510.13

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