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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 602.56, 902.32 and 382.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 602.56, 902.32 and 382.51 is: 572.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    602.56 : 902.32 = 382.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    602.56/902.32 = 382.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    602.56x = 902.32 × 382.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    602.56x = 345,146.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 345,146.42/602.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 572.80

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