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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 603.13, 832.29 and 337.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 603.13, 832.29 and 337.56 is: 465.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    603.13 : 832.29 = 337.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    603.13/832.29 = 337.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    603.13x = 832.29 × 337.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    603.13x = 280,947.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 280,947.81/603.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 465.82

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