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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 602.90, 832.13 and 382.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 602.90, 832.13 and 382.15 is: 527.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    602.90 : 832.13 = 382.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    602.90/832.13 = 382.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    602.90x = 832.13 × 382.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    602.90x = 317,997.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 317,997.35/602.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 527.45

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