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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 602.74, 832.20 and 378.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 602.74, 832.20 and 378.78 is: 522.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    602.74 : 832.20 = 378.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    602.74/832.20 = 378.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    602.74x = 832.20 × 378.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    602.74x = 315,217.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 315,217.24/602.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 522.97

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