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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 602.97, 832.34 and 381.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 602.97, 832.34 and 381.89 is: 527.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    602.97 : 832.34 = 381.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    602.97/832.34 = 381.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    602.97x = 832.34 × 381.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    602.97x = 317,862.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 317,862.32/602.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 527.16

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