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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 602.28, 903.96 and 386.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 602.28, 903.96 and 386.10 is: 579.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    602.28 : 903.96 = 386.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    602.28/903.96 = 386.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    602.28x = 903.96 × 386.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    602.28x = 349,018.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 349,018.96/602.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 579.50

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