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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 602.78, 832.14 and 393.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 602.78, 832.14 and 393.26 is: 542.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    602.78 : 832.14 = 393.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    602.78/832.14 = 393.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    602.78x = 832.14 × 393.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    602.78x = 327,243.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 327,243.22/602.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 542.89

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