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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 602.10, 902.52 and 385.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 602.10, 902.52 and 385.74 is: 578.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    602.10 : 902.52 = 385.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    602.10/902.52 = 385.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    602.10x = 902.52 × 385.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    602.10x = 348,138.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 348,138.06/602.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 578.21

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