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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 602.30, 830.79 and 380.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 602.30, 830.79 and 380.87 is: 525.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    602.30 : 830.79 = 380.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    602.30/830.79 = 380.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    602.30x = 830.79 × 380.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    602.30x = 316,421.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 316,421.95/602.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 525.35

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