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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 602.65, 831.31 and 353.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 602.65, 831.31 and 353.92 is: 488.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    602.65 : 831.31 = 353.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    602.65/831.31 = 353.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    602.65x = 831.31 × 353.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    602.65x = 294,217.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 294,217.39/602.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 488.21

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