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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 602.28, 830.76 and 381.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 602.28, 830.76 and 381.14 is: 525.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    602.28 : 830.76 = 381.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    602.28/830.76 = 381.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    602.28x = 830.76 × 381.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    602.28x = 316,635.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 316,635.87/602.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 525.73

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