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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 602.76, 831.92 and 381.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 602.76, 831.92 and 381.56 is: 526.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    602.76 : 831.92 = 381.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    602.76/831.92 = 381.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    602.76x = 831.92 × 381.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    602.76x = 317,427.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 317,427.40/602.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 526.62

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