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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 601.98, 830.40 and 391.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 601.98, 830.40 and 391.86 is: 540.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    601.98 : 830.40 = 391.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    601.98/830.40 = 391.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    601.98x = 830.40 × 391.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    601.98x = 325,400.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 325,400.54/601.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 540.55

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