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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 601.63, 830.25 and 391.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 601.63, 830.25 and 391.57 is: 540.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    601.63 : 830.25 = 391.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    601.63/830.25 = 391.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    601.63x = 830.25 × 391.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    601.63x = 325,098.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 325,098.92/601.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 540.37

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