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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 603.16, 832.36 and 337.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 603.16, 832.36 and 337.60 is: 465.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    603.16 : 832.36 = 337.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    603.16/832.36 = 337.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    603.16x = 832.36 × 337.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    603.16x = 281,004.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 281,004.74/603.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 465.89

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