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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 602.49, 831.24 and 381.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 602.49, 831.24 and 381.36 is: 526.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    602.49 : 831.24 = 381.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    602.49/831.24 = 381.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    602.49x = 831.24 × 381.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    602.49x = 317,001.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 317,001.69/602.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 526.15

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