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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 602.88, 832.50 and 382.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 602.88, 832.50 and 382.23 is: 527.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    602.88 : 832.50 = 382.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    602.88/832.50 = 382.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    602.88x = 832.50 × 382.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    602.88x = 318,200.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 318,200.40/602.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 527.80

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