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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 602.23, 830.73 and 380.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 602.23, 830.73 and 380.80 is: 525.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    602.23 : 830.73 = 380.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    602.23/830.73 = 380.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    602.23x = 830.73 × 380.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    602.23x = 316,341.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 316,341.98/602.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 525.28

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