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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 602.63, 831.63 and 392.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 602.63, 831.63 and 392.57 is: 541.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    602.63 : 831.63 = 392.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    602.63/831.63 = 392.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    602.63x = 831.63 × 392.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    602.63x = 326,472.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 326,472.99/602.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 541.75

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