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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 602.38, 831.13 and 381.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 602.38, 831.13 and 381.58 is: 526.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    602.38 : 831.13 = 381.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    602.38/831.13 = 381.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    602.38x = 831.13 × 381.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    602.38x = 317,142.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 317,142.59/602.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 526.48

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