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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 602.93, 832.17 and 382.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 602.93, 832.17 and 382.18 is: 527.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    602.93 : 832.17 = 382.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    602.93/832.17 = 382.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    602.93x = 832.17 × 382.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    602.93x = 318,038.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 318,038.73/602.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 527.49

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