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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 602.51, 831.53 and 340.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 602.51, 831.53 and 340.50 is: 469.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    602.51 : 831.53 = 340.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    602.51/831.53 = 340.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    602.51x = 831.53 × 340.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    602.51x = 283,134.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 283,134.26/602.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 469.93

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