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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 402.74, 600.83 and 391.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 402.74, 600.83 and 391.58 is: 584.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    402.74 : 600.83 = 391.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    402.74/600.83 = 391.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    402.74x = 600.83 × 391.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    402.74x = 235,271.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 235,271.05/402.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 584.18

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