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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 602.98, 831.78 and 392.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 602.98, 831.78 and 392.86 is: 541.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    602.98 : 831.78 = 392.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    602.98/831.78 = 392.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    602.98x = 831.78 × 392.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    602.98x = 326,773.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 326,773.09/602.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 541.93

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