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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 602.53, 831.25 and 392.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 602.53, 831.25 and 392.89 is: 542.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    602.53 : 831.25 = 392.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    602.53/831.25 = 392.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    602.53x = 831.25 × 392.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    602.53x = 326,589.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 326,589.81/602.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 542.03

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