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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 602.33, 831.40 and 353.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 602.33, 831.40 and 353.75 is: 488.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    602.33 : 831.40 = 353.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    602.33/831.40 = 353.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    602.33x = 831.40 × 353.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    602.33x = 294,102.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 294,102.71/602.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 488.28

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