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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 603.08, 832.38 and 354.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 603.08, 832.38 and 354.50 is: 489.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    603.08 : 832.38 = 354.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    603.08/832.38 = 354.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    603.08x = 832.38 × 354.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    603.08x = 295,078.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 295,078.71/603.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 489.29

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