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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 602.70, 831.18 and 392.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 602.70, 831.18 and 392.66 is: 541.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    602.70 : 831.18 = 392.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    602.70/831.18 = 392.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    602.70x = 831.18 × 392.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    602.70x = 326,371.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 326,371.14/602.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 541.52

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