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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 602.56, 831.40 and 353.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 602.56, 831.40 and 353.83 is: 488.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    602.56 : 831.40 = 353.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    602.56/831.40 = 353.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    602.56x = 831.40 × 353.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    602.56x = 294,174.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 294,174.26/602.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 488.21

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