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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 602.63, 832.02 and 390.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 602.63, 832.02 and 390.33 is: 538.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    602.63 : 832.02 = 390.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    602.63/832.02 = 390.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    602.63x = 832.02 × 390.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    602.63x = 324,762.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 324,762.37/602.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 538.91

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