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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 602.91, 832.07 and 379.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 602.91, 832.07 and 379.00 is: 523.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    602.91 : 832.07 = 379.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    602.91/832.07 = 379.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    602.91x = 832.07 × 379.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    602.91x = 315,348.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 315,348.47/602.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 523.05

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