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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 602.84, 832.04 and 382.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 602.84, 832.04 and 382.05 is: 527.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    602.84 : 832.04 = 382.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    602.84/832.04 = 382.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    602.84x = 832.04 × 382.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    602.84x = 317,880.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 317,880.40/602.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 527.30

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