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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 602.41, 831.42 and 375.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 602.41, 831.42 and 375.34 is: 518.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    602.41 : 831.42 = 375.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    602.41/831.42 = 375.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    602.41x = 831.42 × 375.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    602.41x = 312,065.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 312,065.18/602.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 518.03

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