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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 602.14, 831.17 and 381.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 602.14, 831.17 and 381.24 is: 526.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    602.14 : 831.17 = 381.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    602.14/831.17 = 381.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    602.14x = 831.17 × 381.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    602.14x = 316,875.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 316,875.25/602.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 526.25

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