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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 602.52, 831.50 and 340.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 602.52, 831.50 and 340.58 is: 470.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    602.52 : 831.50 = 340.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    602.52/831.50 = 340.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    602.52x = 831.50 × 340.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    602.52x = 283,192.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 283,192.27/602.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 470.01

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