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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 602.96, 832.23 and 393.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 602.96, 832.23 and 393.39 is: 542.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    602.96 : 832.23 = 393.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    602.96/832.23 = 393.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    602.96x = 832.23 × 393.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    602.96x = 327,390.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 327,390.96/602.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 542.98

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