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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 602.55, 831.52 and 340.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 602.55, 831.52 and 340.57 is: 469.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    602.55 : 831.52 = 340.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    602.55/831.52 = 340.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    602.55x = 831.52 × 340.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    602.55x = 283,184.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 283,184.91/602.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 469.98

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