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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 602.49, 831.36 and 353.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 602.49, 831.36 and 353.72 is: 488.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    602.49 : 831.36 = 353.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    602.49/831.36 = 353.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    602.49x = 831.36 × 353.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    602.49x = 294,067.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 294,067.39/602.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 488.09

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