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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 602.86, 831.38 and 392.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 602.86, 831.38 and 392.80 is: 541.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    602.86 : 831.38 = 392.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    602.86/831.38 = 392.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    602.86x = 831.38 × 392.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    602.86x = 326,566.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 326,566.06/602.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 541.69

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