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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 602.64, 830.98 and 392.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 602.64, 830.98 and 392.43 is: 541.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    602.64 : 830.98 = 392.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    602.64/830.98 = 392.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    602.64x = 830.98 × 392.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    602.64x = 326,097.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 326,097.33/602.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 541.12

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