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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 602.24, 830.31 and 381.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 602.24, 830.31 and 381.08 is: 525.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    602.24 : 830.31 = 381.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    602.24/830.31 = 381.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    602.24x = 830.31 × 381.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    602.24x = 316,414.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 316,414.53/602.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 525.40

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