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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 602.20, 830.88 and 381.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 602.20, 830.88 and 381.44 is: 526.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    602.20 : 830.88 = 381.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    602.20/830.88 = 381.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    602.20x = 830.88 × 381.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    602.20x = 316,930.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 316,930.87/602.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 526.29

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