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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 602.90, 831.98 and 370.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 602.90, 831.98 and 370.03 is: 510.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    602.90 : 831.98 = 370.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    602.90/831.98 = 370.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    602.90x = 831.98 × 370.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    602.90x = 307,857.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 307,857.56/602.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 510.63

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