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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 602.53, 831.35 and 353.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 602.53, 831.35 and 353.88 is: 488.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    602.53 : 831.35 = 353.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    602.53/831.35 = 353.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    602.53x = 831.35 × 353.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    602.53x = 294,199.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 294,199.02/602.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 488.27

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