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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 602.06, 903.09 and 387.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 602.06, 903.09 and 387.01 is: 580.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    602.06 : 903.09 = 387.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    602.06/903.09 = 387.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    602.06x = 903.09 × 387.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    602.06x = 349,500.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 349,500.35/602.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 580.51

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