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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 603.03, 831.99 and 354.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 603.03, 831.99 and 354.35 is: 488.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    603.03 : 831.99 = 354.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    603.03/831.99 = 354.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    603.03x = 831.99 × 354.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    603.03x = 294,817.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 294,817.74/603.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 488.89

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