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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 602.10, 903.42 and 341.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 602.10, 903.42 and 341.82 is: 512.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    602.10 : 903.42 = 341.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    602.10/903.42 = 341.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    602.10x = 903.42 × 341.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    602.10x = 308,807.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 308,807.02/602.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 512.88

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