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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 602.87, 831.63 and 392.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 602.87, 831.63 and 392.78 is: 541.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    602.87 : 831.63 = 392.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    602.87/831.63 = 392.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    602.87x = 831.63 × 392.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    602.87x = 326,647.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 326,647.63/602.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 541.82

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