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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 602.38, 831.80 and 381.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 602.38, 831.80 and 381.72 is: 527.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    602.38 : 831.80 = 381.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    602.38/831.80 = 381.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    602.38x = 831.80 × 381.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    602.38x = 317,518.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 317,518.77/602.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 527.11

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