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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 603.11, 832.31 and 337.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 603.11, 832.31 and 337.55 is: 465.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    603.11 : 832.31 = 337.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    603.11/832.31 = 337.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    603.11x = 832.31 × 337.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    603.11x = 280,940.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 280,940.39/603.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 465.82

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