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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 603.11, 832.01 and 354.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 603.11, 832.01 and 354.42 is: 488.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    603.11 : 832.01 = 354.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    603.11/832.01 = 354.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    603.11x = 832.01 × 354.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    603.11x = 294,883.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 294,883.95/603.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 488.94

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