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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 602.67, 831.06 and 393.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 602.67, 831.06 and 393.03 is: 541.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    602.67 : 831.06 = 393.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    602.67/831.06 = 393.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    602.67x = 831.06 × 393.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    602.67x = 326,631.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 326,631.51/602.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 541.97

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