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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 602.82, 831.60 and 381.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 602.82, 831.60 and 381.69 is: 526.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    602.82 : 831.60 = 381.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    602.82/831.60 = 381.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    602.82x = 831.60 × 381.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    602.82x = 317,413.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 317,413.40/602.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 526.55

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