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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 602.24, 901.99 and 382.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 602.24, 901.99 and 382.85 is: 573.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    602.24 : 901.99 = 382.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    602.24/901.99 = 382.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    602.24x = 901.99 × 382.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    602.24x = 345,326.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 345,326.87/602.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 573.40

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