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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 602.26, 831.63 and 381.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 602.26, 831.63 and 381.60 is: 526.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    602.26 : 831.63 = 381.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    602.26/831.63 = 381.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    602.26x = 831.63 × 381.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    602.26x = 317,350.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 317,350.01/602.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 526.93

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