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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 602.18, 830.52 and 392.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 602.18, 830.52 and 392.26 is: 541.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    602.18 : 830.52 = 392.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    602.18/830.52 = 392.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    602.18x = 830.52 × 392.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    602.18x = 325,779.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 325,779.78/602.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 541.00

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