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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 602.10, 829.98 and 392.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 602.10, 829.98 and 392.27 is: 540.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    602.10 : 829.98 = 392.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    602.10/829.98 = 392.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    602.10x = 829.98 × 392.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    602.10x = 325,572.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 325,572.10/602.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 540.73

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