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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 602.56, 903.18 and 382.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 602.56, 903.18 and 382.84 is: 573.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    602.56 : 903.18 = 382.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    602.56/903.18 = 382.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    602.56x = 903.18 × 382.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    602.56x = 345,773.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 345,773.43/602.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 573.84

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