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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 602.32, 903.84 and 346

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 602.32, 903.84 and 346 is: 519.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    602.32 : 903.84 = 346 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    602.32/903.84 = 346/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    602.32x = 903.84 × 346
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    602.32x = 312,728.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 312,728.64/602.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 519.21

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