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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 602.07, 830.66 and 380.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 602.07, 830.66 and 380.99 is: 525.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    602.07 : 830.66 = 380.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    602.07/830.66 = 380.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    602.07x = 830.66 × 380.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    602.07x = 316,467.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 316,467.10/602.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 525.63

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