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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 602.98, 831.93 and 393.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 602.98, 831.93 and 393.16 is: 542.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    602.98 : 831.93 = 393.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    602.98/831.93 = 393.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    602.98x = 831.93 × 393.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    602.98x = 327,081.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 327,081.60/602.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 542.44

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