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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 602.93, 903.98 and 383.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 602.93, 903.98 and 383.72 is: 575.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    602.93 : 903.98 = 383.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    602.93/903.98 = 383.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    602.93x = 903.98 × 383.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    602.93x = 346,868.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 346,868.77/602.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 575.31

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