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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 602.40, 830.97 and 381.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 602.40, 830.97 and 381.45 is: 526.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    602.40 : 830.97 = 381.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    602.40/830.97 = 381.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    602.40x = 830.97 × 381.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    602.40x = 316,973.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 316,973.51/602.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 526.18

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