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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 603.10, 832.38 and 341.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 603.10, 832.38 and 341.11 is: 470.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    603.10 : 832.38 = 341.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    603.10/832.38 = 341.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    603.10x = 832.38 × 341.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    603.10x = 283,932.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 283,932.90/603.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 470.79

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