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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 602.25, 831.26 and 392.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 602.25, 831.26 and 392.95 is: 542.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    602.25 : 831.26 = 392.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    602.25/831.26 = 392.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    602.25x = 831.26 × 392.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    602.25x = 326,645.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 326,645.64/602.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 542.37

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