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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 602.04, 830.92 and 380.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 602.04, 830.92 and 380.92 is: 525.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    602.04 : 830.92 = 380.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    602.04/830.92 = 380.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    602.04x = 830.92 × 380.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    602.04x = 316,514.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 316,514.05/602.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 525.74

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