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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 603.16, 832.37 and 341.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 603.16, 832.37 and 341.18 is: 470.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    603.16 : 832.37 = 341.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    603.16/832.37 = 341.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    603.16x = 832.37 × 341.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    603.16x = 283,988.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 283,988.00/603.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 470.83

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