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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 602.96, 832.16 and 370.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 602.96, 832.16 and 370.13 is: 510.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    602.96 : 832.16 = 370.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    602.96/832.16 = 370.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    602.96x = 832.16 × 370.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    602.96x = 308,005.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 308,005.53/602.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 510.82

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