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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 602.34, 831.69 and 392.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 602.34, 831.69 and 392.67 is: 542.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    602.34 : 831.69 = 392.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    602.34/831.69 = 392.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    602.34x = 831.69 × 392.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    602.34x = 326,579.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 326,579.71/602.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 542.18

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