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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 602.52, 831.48 and 381.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 602.52, 831.48 and 381.24 is: 526.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    602.52 : 831.48 = 381.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    602.52/831.48 = 381.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    602.52x = 831.48 × 381.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    602.52x = 316,993.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 316,993.44/602.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 526.11

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