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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 602.19, 830.98 and 392.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 602.19, 830.98 and 392.77 is: 541.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    602.19 : 830.98 = 392.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    602.19/830.98 = 392.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    602.19x = 830.98 × 392.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    602.19x = 326,380.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 326,380.96/602.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 541.99

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