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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 602.08, 831 and 353.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 602.08, 831 and 353.50 is: 487.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    602.08 : 831 = 353.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    602.08/831 = 353.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    602.08x = 831 × 353.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    602.08x = 293,758.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 293,758.50/602.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 487.91

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