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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 601.74, 830.86 and 392.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 601.74, 830.86 and 392.04 is: 541.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    601.74 : 830.86 = 392.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    601.74/830.86 = 392.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    601.74x = 830.86 × 392.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    601.74x = 325,730.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 325,730.35/601.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 541.31

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