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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 602.15, 830.42 and 380.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 602.15, 830.42 and 380.72 is: 525.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    602.15 : 830.42 = 380.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    602.15/830.42 = 380.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    602.15x = 830.42 × 380.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    602.15x = 316,151.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 316,151.45/602.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 525.04

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