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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 602.75, 902.62 and 382.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 602.75, 902.62 and 382.72 is: 573.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    602.75 : 902.62 = 382.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    602.75/902.62 = 382.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    602.75x = 902.62 × 382.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    602.75x = 345,444.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 345,444.30/602.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 573.11

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