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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 602.08, 830.60 and 380.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 602.08, 830.60 and 380.98 is: 525.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    602.08 : 830.60 = 380.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    602.08/830.60 = 380.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    602.08x = 830.60 × 380.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    602.08x = 316,442.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 316,442.55/602.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 525.58

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