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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 602.26, 831.12 and 353.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 602.26, 831.12 and 353.50 is: 487.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    602.26 : 831.12 = 353.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    602.26/831.12 = 353.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    602.26x = 831.12 × 353.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    602.26x = 293,800.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 293,800.92/602.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 487.83

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