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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 601.98, 830.88 and 392.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 601.98, 830.88 and 392.67 is: 541.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    601.98 : 830.88 = 392.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    601.98/830.88 = 392.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    601.98x = 830.88 × 392.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    601.98x = 326,261.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 326,261.65/601.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 541.98

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