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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 602.96, 832.48 and 393.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 602.96, 832.48 and 393.24 is: 542.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    602.96 : 832.48 = 393.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    602.96/832.48 = 393.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    602.96x = 832.48 × 393.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    602.96x = 327,364.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 327,364.44/602.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 542.93

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