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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 602.75, 831.95 and 393.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 602.75, 831.95 and 393.45 is: 543.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    602.75 : 831.95 = 393.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    602.75/831.95 = 393.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    602.75x = 831.95 × 393.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    602.75x = 327,333.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 327,333.79/602.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 543.07

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