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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 602.53, 831.19 and 353.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 602.53, 831.19 and 353.69 is: 487.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    602.53 : 831.19 = 353.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    602.53/831.19 = 353.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    602.53x = 831.19 × 353.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    602.53x = 293,983.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 293,983.59/602.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 487.92

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