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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 602.41, 831.30 and 353.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 602.41, 831.30 and 353.76 is: 488.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    602.41 : 831.30 = 353.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    602.41/831.30 = 353.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    602.41x = 831.30 × 353.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    602.41x = 294,074.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 294,074.76/602.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 488.17

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