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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 602.76, 903.42 and 385.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 602.76, 903.42 and 385.68 is: 578.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    602.76 : 903.42 = 385.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    602.76/903.42 = 385.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    602.76x = 903.42 × 385.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    602.76x = 348,431.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 348,431.03/602.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 578.06

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