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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 603.12, 832.32 and 354.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 603.12, 832.32 and 354.57 is: 489.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    603.12 : 832.32 = 354.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    603.12/832.32 = 354.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    603.12x = 832.32 × 354.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    603.12x = 295,115.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 295,115.70/603.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 489.32

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