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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 602.44, 830.92 and 381.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 602.44, 830.92 and 381.20 is: 525.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    602.44 : 830.92 = 381.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    602.44/830.92 = 381.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    602.44x = 830.92 × 381.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    602.44x = 316,746.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 316,746.70/602.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 525.77

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