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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 602.66, 831.42 and 392.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 602.66, 831.42 and 392.92 is: 542.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    602.66 : 831.42 = 392.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    602.66/831.42 = 392.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    602.66x = 831.42 × 392.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    602.66x = 326,681.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 326,681.55/602.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 542.07

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