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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 602.28, 831 and 381.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 602.28, 831 and 381.15 is: 525.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    602.28 : 831 = 381.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    602.28/831 = 381.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    602.28x = 831 × 381.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    602.28x = 316,735.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 316,735.65/602.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 525.89

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